Is The Premise Of Meritocracy Immoral?

Claro Cortes/Reuters ASPEN, Colo.—Has an insight ever abruptly changed one of your core beliefs? This week, I’m sharing a variety of responses to the question, “What insight or idea has thrilled or excited you?” This installment comes courtesy of writer William Deresiewicz, who found his outlook on the world changed by a single sentence: This would’ve been about 20 years ago.

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