Episode 14: Would an anti-meritocratic society be a better society? || Meritocracy Series - Part 4

Meritocracy is the idea that those who make the most effort deserve to be where they are. In other words, if some people have more economic success and accomplishments than others is because they have worked harder. In this podcast series on meritocracy, I will analyze critically the different aspects the meritocratic ideal takes for granted.

Also, I will show how this way of interpreting reality can lead us into harmful ways of living our lives and treating others.

This episode is part 4 to the podcast series on meritocracy. I have a conversation with one of my best friends Tristen Sleeper. We talk about why the place of generosity and gratitude in our lives. This is the last episode of the series and season 1 of the podcast: This is the line-up:

#1 Why a society based on merit can’t fix inequality.

#2 Why nobody “deserves” what they have.

#3 Why letting the market decide what is valuable is a terrible idea.

#4 Would an anti-meritocratic society be a better society?

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The Tyranny of Merit – Michael J. Sandel

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Chapters

• 0:00 Preview and intro
• 2:12 Main discussion: generosity as the main lenses
• 36:15 Takeaway
• 42:03 End of episode and other news