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The tyranny of merit

Can anyone make it in the modern western world with hard work and a good education? No, says Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel and that's why populist politics has taken root.

Can anyone make it in the modern western world with hard work and good education? No, says Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel in conversation with Ed Butler. He says liberal politicians have lied to us, which is why populist politics has taken root. So what's the solution to the failure of globalisation?

(Picture: Michael Sandel addresses a theatre audience. Credit: http://justiceharvard.org)

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  • Wed 7 Jul 202107:32GMT

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