The tyranny of merit
Can anyone make it in the modern western world with a good education and hard work?
Business Daily · BBC World Service
July 7, 202117m 28s
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Show Notes
Can anyone make it in the modern western world with hard work and good education? No, says Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel in conversation with Ed Butler. He says liberal politicians have lied to us, which is why populist politics has taken root. So what's the solution to the failure of globalisation?
(Picture: Michael Sandel addresses a theatre audience. Credit: http://justiceharvard.org)