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When meritocracy wins, everybody loses

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Challenging Meritocracy: A Path to Equity

This chapter explores the complexities of meritocracy, questioning its societal valuation of jobs and the inequalities it perpetuates. The speakers discuss the interconnected nature of class mobility, competition, and the impact of economic structures on opportunity distribution. They advocate for reevaluating how we structure salaries and systems to promote a more equitable society, while reflecting on personal fulfillment versus professional success within a meritocratic framework.

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