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Clifton Mark, Aeon

The myth of meritocracy leads the rich and powerful to see themselves as productive geniuses

A belief in meritocracy makes people more selfish and less self-critical.

Clifton Mark, Aeon
· Mar 22, 2020 · 09:30 pm
A belief in meritocracy isn’t just wrong – it’s detrimental and self-serving

The belief that merit rather than luck or privilege determines success or failure in the world is demonstrably false.

Clifton Mark, Aeon
· Mar 13, 2019 · 08:30 pm