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The End of Merit

Predictions from this Video

Total: 3
Correct: 0
Incorrect: 1
Pending: 2
Unrated: 0
Prediction
Topic
Status
Predicted that countless talented individuals from working or middle-class backgrounds will never be recognized or gain opportunities to professionally demonstrate their talent due to their socio-economic status.
"And the real tragedy is the countless people who are unquestionably talented, unquestionably deserving of that level of success who we will never ever hear about simply because they were born working or middle class and will never have the opportunity to demonstrate that talent, at least not as more than a hobby."
Societal impact on talent
Pending
Predicted that individuals not born into extraordinary wealth or fame will be excluded from significant professional opportunities in the future.
"But one of the biggest culprits is that now more than ever, if you don't happen to be born extraordinarily wealthy or the child of an already famous person or both, you'll never even get to be in the room."
Access to professional fields
Pending
Predicted that individuals not born into extraordinary wealth or with famous parents will never gain significant access or opportunities in relevant fields.
"if you don't happen to be born extraordinarily wealthy or the child of an already famous person or both, you'll never even get to be in the room."
Access to opportunities
Incorrect