False merit, appearing real (E)
Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin
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Redefining Merit in Elite Institutions
This chapter explores the challenges elite institutions face in redefining merit as non-traditional applicants increase and highlights the influence of factors like familial educational background and soft skills in determining merit. It also discusses the susceptibility to cheating in institutions that award merit and compares the biases in gatekeeping across different domains.
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