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Sandel Debates Ronald Reagan
- At age 18, Michael Sandel challenged Governor Ronald Reagan to a debate by sending him jelly beans as an invitation.
- Reagan accepted and impressed students with respect and humor despite opposing views during the Vietnam War era.
Luck Shapes Success Deeply
- Success is often mistaken as solely self-made, ignoring the crucial role of luck and support.
- Recognizing luck fosters humility and a sense of obligation to others in society.
Perfect Meritocracy Is Unjust
- Even a perfect meritocracy is unjust because it rewards talents we do not 'earn' but are given as gifts.
- Attributing full moral desert to winners ignores their unearned natural talents.