Meritocracy: Do we deserve our lives?In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the idea that hard work (as well as laziness) eventually get their just rewards and that, therefore, people deserve the lives they have.  But is this true? Or do we all just rely on luck to achieve the positions in life that we have? Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy!Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.00:00:24 What is meritocracy?00:01:34 Problems of meritocracy00:01:55 Meritocracy is not so different from elitist concepts 00:02:35 Absolute vs relative merit00:04:51 The problem of access to positions of power00:07:12 Michael Sandel, “The Tyranny of Merit.” Is merit just luck?00:08:13 How important is luck for merit?00:11:31 The perception of “deserving” one’s achievements00:12:35 Is this only a debate about language use?00:14:19 “Merit” talk shifts blame away from society and onto the individual00:16:33 The value of work 00:18:24 Effort and result00:21:34 Privilege, entitlement and moral obligation00:25:24 Bill Gates and other successful people00:26:24 Robert Frank (2016): Success and Luck00:27:53 Should billionaires exist?00:31:34 Is it wrong to be a billionaire?00:35:24 Personal wealth and educational achievements00:38:52 The value of Ivy League universitiesAccented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)

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