Slate Money The Meritocracy Trap
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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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Impact of Money and Privilege on Education
01:53 • 3min
Understanding the Impact of Wealth and Education Divide
04:35 • 15min
Exploring the MIT Media Lab's Funding and Academic Independence
20:05 • 2min
Unveiling the Ethical Quandaries in Academic Funding from Jeffrey Epstein
22:28 • 13min
Innovation at MIT and the Influence of Bill Gates and Donald Trump
35:17 • 4min
Analyzing Trump's Tweets and Market Impact
39:04 • 7min
Discussions on Apple Card, Miz Monopoly, and the Wall Street bull incident
45:55 • 3min
Discussing Poverty Rates and Wealth Inequality in the United States
48:38 • 2min
Analyzing Poverty Measurement and a Mention of Molly Oshansky
50:26 • 2min