Meritocracy and the Myth of the Self-Made Individual

Outliers -- Malcolm Gladwell
29/07/2025 11 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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This concept challenges the prevailing belief that success is predominantly a function of personal merit, talent, and hard work, arguing instead that hidden advantages, opportunities, and social structures play a profound role.

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