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#205 — The Failure of Meritocracy

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Wealth Inequality and Social Solidarity

This chapter examines the impact of pandemic-induced wealth inequality on social solidarity. It discusses the reluctance of the elite to accept wealth redistribution and the contrasting experiences of wealthy individuals and essential workers during the crisis. The chapter also analyzes taxation proposals aimed at addressing these disparities, emphasizing the necessity for shared responsibility and collective acknowledgment of privilege.

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