Scott Santens on Nostr: The idea of a meritocracy is a nice idea, but if you think it exists, that's a ...
The idea of a meritocracy is a nice idea, but if you think it exists, that's a fantasy. Hard work can pay off, but not always, and some people succeed without hard work thanks to random chance. Universal basic income would result in more meritocratic outcomes. Bootstraps for all!
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