abusive principle of meritocracy

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Speakers discuss issues of political polarization and inequality in contemporary society. The main issues discussed include:

Problems with the ability-based system:

Tendency for successful people to overestimate their own success and disregard others

That equality of opportunity does not actually exist.

Widens the gap between winners and losers

Rethinking the Role of University Education:

The problem with the idea that a college degree is a prerequisite for success

Need to recognize the value of people contributing to society without going to college

Redefining the dignity of labor:

Recognition that all work is valuable

Importance of Essential Workers and Need for Better Treatment

The importance of humility to success:

Recognize the role of luck in personal talent and success

Cultivate the ability to think from the perspective of others

The speakers argue that it is important to rethink society from these perspectives and build a more equal and inclusive society. In particular, they suggest that recognizing the limits of meritocracy and respecting the value of all labor is the key to healing the divisions in modern society.

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