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586. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives?
Freakonomics Radio
Vienna's Success through Diversity and Meritocracy
Vienna's success can be attributed to its diversity and meritocracy, with a significant immigrant population from various regions. The city was viewed as a melting pot where being Viennese was the primary identity. The German philosophy of building fostered an intellectual meritocracy, promoting equality based on education and intellectual disposition. This inclusive environment allowed individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as Catholics, Jews, women, and Bohemians, to prosper based on their abilities rather than their identities.
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