In defence of meritocracy
Publisher |
The RSA
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
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Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Sep 21, 2021
Episode Duration |
00:37:56

Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  

In this lively interview series from the RSA, Matthew Taylor, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future.

Adrian Wooldridge is the political editor at The Economist and author of The Aristocracy of Talent

A Tempo & Talker production for the RSA.  

In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. 

You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here.

Adrain Wooldridge, political editor at The Economist, believes meritocracy is under attack from both the left and right. In conversation with Matthew, he makes the case for a system of preferment based on talent and ability and explains why, for all its flaws, it's better than the alternatives.

Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  

In this lively interview series from the RSA, Matthew Taylor, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future.

Adrian Wooldridge is the political editor at The Economist and author of The Aristocracy of Talent

A Tempo & Talker production for the RSA.  

In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. 

You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here.

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