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Daniel Markovits on 'The Meritocracy Trap' (Live Recording)

Episode #63: Daniel Markovits on ‘The Meritocracy Trap’ (Live Recording)

September 7, 2026
GuestsDaniel Markovits

Daniel Markovits shares his main critiques of meritocracy while Steven outlines his proposal to adopt a prospective, rather than retrospective, view of meritocracy in this panel discussion. Dean of the Harris School, Ethan Bueno de Mesquita moderates the conversation.

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