The Tyranny of Merit (with Michael Sandel)
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer
The Toxic Influence of Meritocracy
The speakers discuss the toxic culture and policy agenda created by the combination of meritocracy and neoliberal economic concepts, and criticize the belief in perfect market efficiency. They highlight the divisive and polarizing effects of meritocracy on our culture, emphasizing the importance of democratic decision-making and representation from diverse backgrounds.
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