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The moral limits of markets / The problem with meritocracy (Michael Sandel)

Rationally Speaking Podcast

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The Moral Arbitrariness of the Talents of Basketball Players

Even if we had perfect equality of opportunity, it would be a mistake to assume that those who land on top morally deserve the rewards. That's one reason why some people are still going to be born with more skills or endowments than others. And another related reason is because our society happens and i happen to live in a society that prizes the talents i happen to have.

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