Do you believe in meritocracy? Why or why not? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 10 months ago by Danterious@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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This is the definition I am using:

a system, organization, or society in which people are chosen and moved into positions of success, power, and influence on the basis of their demonstrated abilities and merit.

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[-] sxan@midwest.social 3 points 10 months ago

Peeps proposing lots of good reasons against, but I'll just say: is a system where a reality show host can threaten our democracy really better?

[-] LadyLikesSpiders@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago

I'm pretty sure the US IS considered meritocratic. There are just countless other factors that also impact your ability to succeed

[-] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 1 points 10 months ago

That system is widely believed to be a meritocracy.

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