“The Iron Law of Meritocracy states that eventually the inequality produced by a meritocratic system will grow large enough to subvert the mechanisms of mobility. Unequal outcomes make equal opportunity impossible….Those who are able to climb up the ladder will find ways to pull it up after them, or selectively lower it down to allow their friends, allies and kin to scramble up.”
Quote by Christopher L. Hayes
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Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy
This book delves into the changing landscape of American society, analyzing the erosion of meritocracy and its consequences for the nation. more
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