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Episode #205 ... Why a meritocracy is corrosive to society. (Michael Sandel)

Philosophize This!

CHAPTER

The Myth of Meritocracy

This chapter explores the concept of meritocracy and its effects on societal values and perceptions of success, emphasizing the economic disparities that persist despite individual effort. By contrasting the realities of minimum wage workers with those of new college graduates, it highlights the influence of macroeconomic factors and historical contexts on the notion of deservingness and success.

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