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Meritocracy and discrimination
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy continue their discussion of meritocracy. Do we really deserve the lives we have? And are we providing enough chances to those who need them?
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00:19:39 The "dark side" of meritocracy: merit and moral worth
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