“Meritocracy is a lie we tell ourselves to justify why most of us will die having achieved nothing that matters”
Agree
- Success mostly determined by birth circumstances
- Luck dominates outcomes more than merit
- Meritocracy justifies inequality as deserved
- Most people work hard and stay poor
Disagree
- Individual choices and effort do matter
- Many people overcome difficult circumstances
- Achievement isn't only wealth or status
- Cynicism doesn't equal insight or truth
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