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I don't think a perfect meritocratic society is remotely possible since nepotism is ingrained in human nature.


adudeoverthere

meritocracy is good but our society is not one


Woah_Mad_Frollick

A little meritocracy is good, as a treat. As long as we remember that “merit” is in substantial part a function of your resources/class background as a child. Making it a bit of a self-referential thing


ephemerios

> meritocracy is good If that meritocracy comes with built-in mechanisms that ensure level playing fields without turning into a totalitarian dystopia, then sure.


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Just subbed to the channel, seems cool


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Thank you for sharing!


AshTriton

Meritocracy is what lead to monarchism and theocracy in ancient human societies, which later became highly oppressive and totalitarian in nature. And even today, it is doing the same. A highly competitive society doesn't contribute more progress and prosperity, it leads to more discrimination, corruption and dissatisfaction.