"The word "meritocracy" has no procedurality to it, it solely signals values without providing an effective method of achieving it." So? Nor do democracy, ari

"The word "meritocracy" has no procedurality to it, it solely signals values without providing an effective method of achieving it." So? Nor do democracy, aristocracy or kakocracy. However they are all useful terms for expressing where the power lies. Hackers are happy to let anyone contribute to the solution, but "f--- your feelings, we've got a job to do here" applies too.