

EI Weekly Listen — Adrian Wooldridge on meritocracy
Apr 19, 2024
Adrian Wooldridge, an expert on meritocracy, discusses the societal divide between the cognitive elite and the masses. Topics include the rise of populism as a response to meritocratic elitism, declining life prospects for non-college-educated individuals, political correctness wielded by elites, and the tension between meritocracy and populism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Rise of Populism and the Impact of Meritocracy
04:19 • 12min
Contrasting Priorities, Declining Life Chances, and Elite Condescension
16:19 • 2min
Political Correctness and Elite Failures
18:36 • 7min
Navigating the Turbulent Relationship Between Meritocracy and Populism
25:30 • 4min