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Suppose we did eliminate the legacy advantages, social connections, admission based on ability to pay, that doesn't change the fact that the rich always have a

• ThrowawayR2 5y ago
  > "...that doesn't change the fact that the rich always have a leg up on the competition." All of the proposals other than meritocracy so far gives the rich even more of a leg up over everyone else, which is why meritocracy continues to enjoy widespread support. Meritocracy focused on objective measures and unbiased assessment at least gives talented ordinary people a chance at outcompeting the rich.