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#205 — The Failure of Meritocracy

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Unpacking the Flaws of Meritocracy

This chapter critically examines the flaws of meritocracy, highlighting how it has evolved from a promise of equal opportunity into a mechanism that reinforces societal inequalities. The discussion explores how elite advantages in education perpetuate a new caste system, ultimately hindering genuine opportunities for the broader population.

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