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EI Weekly Listen — Adrian Wooldridge on meritocracy

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This chapter discusses the societal implications of meritocracy stemming from Michael Young's book 'The Rise of the Meritocracy'. It highlights the consequences of educational and occupational selection on societal divisions, emphasizing the divide between 'exam passes' and 'exam flunkers'.

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