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Mentioned in 22 episodes
The Tyranny of Merit
What's Become of the Common Good?
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In 'The Tyranny of Merit', Michael J. Sandel argues that the current system of meritocracy has led to significant social and political issues.
He contends that meritocracy stratifies society into winners and losers, based largely on economic status and educational credentials, resulting in hubris among the successful and resentment and humiliation among those who are not.
Sandel suggests that this system ignores the role of luck and external factors in success and instead attributes success solely to individual talent and hard work.
He advocates for a new way of thinking about success, one that is more attentive to the role of luck, more conducive to an ethic of humility and solidarity, and more affirming of the dignity of all work.
The book also explores the impact of credentialism and the need to restore dignity to work that does not require a college degree, promoting a politics of the common good.
He contends that meritocracy stratifies society into winners and losers, based largely on economic status and educational credentials, resulting in hubris among the successful and resentment and humiliation among those who are not.
Sandel suggests that this system ignores the role of luck and external factors in success and instead attributes success solely to individual talent and hard work.
He advocates for a new way of thinking about success, one that is more attentive to the role of luck, more conducive to an ethic of humility and solidarity, and more affirming of the dignity of all work.
The book also explores the impact of credentialism and the need to restore dignity to work that does not require a college degree, promoting a politics of the common good.
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Von Olaf Scholz erwähnt im Zusammenhang mit der Meritokratie und den Herausforderungen der Sozialdemokratie.
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Olaf Scholz, welche Fehler haben Sie gemacht?
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Markus Lanz im Zusammenhang mit dem Begriff der Meritokratie und der Kritik an der Erfolgsgesellschaft.
Markus Lanz im Zusammenhang mit dem Begriff der Meritokratie und der Kritik an der Erfolgsgesellschaft.
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AUSGABE 186 (Arbeit lohnt sich – oder nicht)
Recommended by the host as exploring dignity, work, and status in America.
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Is AI Productivity Worth Our Humanity? with Prof. Michael Sandel
Mentioned as the author of a recent book against meritocracy, focusing on credentialism.
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The History of Bad Ideas: Meritocracy
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Joe Walker in relation to the impact of education on inequality and the populist backlash.
Joe Walker in relation to the impact of education on inequality and the populist backlash.
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Andrew Leigh — Inequality and Egalitarianism [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
Mentioned when discussing the negative consequences of tying self-worth to achievements.
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Disengaged Children and How Schools Can Win Them Back with Jenny Anderson, Mind the Gap, Ep.98 (S5,E14)
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Glenn Loury in the context of winners and losers in globalization and the anger of those left behind.
Glenn Loury in the context of winners and losers in globalization and the anger of those left behind.
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Ross Levine – Trump's $150 Trillion Question
