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Season 25 Episode 10 - Get rid of the diploma arrogance
7.4 ?
2002
Documentary
Not class but merit will determine everyone's position in life. Away with the aristocracy, live the meritocracy, where everyone would have equal opportunities at the start, and those who deserve it all would end up as winners. But according to scientist and political philosopher Michael Sandel, meritocracy is a plausible cause of rising fascism. Because implicitly it means: if you have a hard time and do not obtain a diploma, then that must be your own fault. For many people, this led to resentment and anger.
Episodes in Season 25
1
The Silent Economic Crisis
23 min
2
China’s major charm offensive
23 min
3
Apartheid as a business model
19 min
4
When will the AI bubble burst?
21 min
5
From wrestling hero to autocrat
22 min
6
Fascism is back
15 min
7
The enshittification of the internet
21 min
8
The murder of capitalism
19 min
9
Away with the super rich
18 min
10
Get rid of the diploma arrogance
19 min
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13
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15
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16
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