The Intersection of Lottery and Meritocracy

This chapter examines the interplay between lotteries and meritocracy in America, highlighting the tension between the appeal of luck and the belief in hard work for success. It also ties the increase of state lotteries to the prosperity gospel, weaving themes of chance with concepts of deserving wealth.

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