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When meritocracy wins, everybody loses

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Evolving Wealth Dynamics

This chapter examines the transformation of the wealthy class and their changing relationship with work, introducing the idea of the 'superordinate working class.' It contrasts modern income sources tied to labor with historical perspectives on wealth, highlighting moral implications and societal perceptions of privilege and effort.

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