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The Meritocracy Question

Could you stand objective criticism? Are you ready to die trying?

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Michael David Cobb Bowen
Apr 21, 2021
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Never underestimate the intelligence of people in power. — Anon

Somebody asked me a question about meritocracy. They were convinced that America doesn’t really have one.

Q: Is it false to believe we live in a meritocracy?

A: First of all, as any parent should understand, you don’t have to have a perfect house and a perfect kid to have an excellent family …

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