Meritocracy: Is “earned success” an illusion?
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Meritocracy promises a world where talent and hard work can outstrip privilege and offer everyone an equal shot at success. But today, many critics argue that it has simply created a new elite class, trapping us all in an inequitable cycle of relentless competition.
In this episode, Bryan Caplan, Daniel Markovits, Poornima Luthra and Parag Khanna debate the foundations of meritocracy. Does it truly level the playing field, or is it a self-reinforcing system that benefits those who are already privileged?
