Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer The Tyranny of Merit (with Michael Sandel)
Sep 26, 2023
World-renowned philosopher Michael Sandel discusses the concept of meritocracy and its role in creating deep polarization in society. He explores the dark side of meritocracy, the pitfalls of technocratic governance, the damaging consequences of prioritizing capital efficiency, the unraveling moral fabric of community, and the toxic influence of meritocracy on our culture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Impact of 'The Tyranny of Merit' and Exploring Polarization
02:57 • 3min
The Dark Side of Meritocracy
05:53 • 26min
The Pitfalls of Technocratic Governance and the Technocratic Approach to Climate Change
32:02 • 2min
The Damaging Consequences of Prioritizing Capital Efficiency
34:28 • 6min
The Unraveling Moral Fabric of Community
40:29 • 10min
The Toxic Influence of Meritocracy
50:20 • 7min