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The word was actually coined for the purposes of mocking the concept of a 'meritocracy' in a satirical essay. Then people picked it up and started using it stra
by mantap 6y ago
The word was actually coined for the purposes of mocking the concept of a 'meritocracy' in a satirical essay. Then people picked it up and started using it straight. Now it's come full circle again.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritocracy#Etymology https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritocracy#Etymology
- Khaine 6y agoUtopia also was created to mock people seeking to create a perfect world. Nowadays people are trying to create a socialist utopia. The meaning of words is constantly perverted