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The Meritocracy Trap
Sep 14, 2019
Yale Professor Daniel Markovits discusses 'The Meritocracy Trap' critiquing meritocracy and Jeffrey Epstein's ties to MIT Media Lab. Conversations also cover how wealth affects education, income disparities, and ethical concerns in academia. Bill Gates' influence on the stock market and Volfefe index evaluating Trump's tweets' market impact are explored. The episode also touches on poverty rates, wealth inequality in the US, and various current events.
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- Meritocracy can trap the elite, impacting society's wealth distribution.
- Financial donations from questionable sources can compromise academic integrity.
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