The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2089 - The COLLAPSE Of The Elitists
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Nov 20, 2024 Gary Sinise, renowned actor from *Forrest Gump* and philanthropist, joins to discuss the erosion of meritocracy in society and the troubling shift towards an elite-controlled technocracy. He critiques the educational system's elitist tendencies and the public's diminishing input in governance. The conversation also dives into compelling themes of resilience and the healing power of music, linking his foundation’s mission to support veterans and first responders with personal stories of overcoming adversity.
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Technocracy's Failure
- David Brooks misdiagnoses the problem as a failure of meritocracy, when it's actually a failure of technocracy.
- Technocracy is rule by elites who try to reconstruct society, not an organically evolved system.
Meritocracy vs. Technocracy
- True meritocracy allows those with merit to rise, unlike aristocracy or oligarchy.
- America's meritocracy has transformed into technocracy, rule by elites reshaping society.
Free Markets and Churches
- Free markets maximize productivity and innovation, while churches foster virtue and community.
- Government and managed systems cannot replace these natural institutions.
