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#221 — Success, Failure, & the Common Good

Making Sense with Sam Harris

CHAPTER

The Paradox of Meritocracy

This chapter discusses the complexities of equality of opportunity, revealing how theoretical equity can't eliminate inherent genetic differences that perpetuate new forms of inequality. It critiques the mindset of successful individuals who ignore the role of luck in their achievements, advocating for a more inclusive view of success that values all types of work.

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