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Ted Chiang on Free Will, Time Travel, Many Worlds, Genetic Engineering, and Hard Science Fiction – #19

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CHAPTER

The Role of Privilege and Luck

In this chapter, the speaker examines the influence of privilege and luck on success, challenging the notion of meritocracy. They discuss the hidden impact of privilege, the role of luck, and the need to address systemic biases in society.

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