I’ve increasingly been hearing people assume or claim that meritocracy and social mobility go hand-in-hand. Their argument often goes like this: In a world driven by nepotism, cronyism, bribery etc, the only way to get ahead is to have money and/or powerful connections Children born to rich and powerful parents will inherit both, allowing them … Continue reading A Perfect Meritocracy Will Have Limited Social Mobility
The developed world is headed towards extinction. Just take a look at this table showing fertility rates across every developed nation. Of the 53 countries, only one has a fertility rate above replenishment. The average fertility rate is about 40% lower than what is needed simply for replenishment. Here in America, the average woman only … Continue reading We Need Drastic Measures to Preserve Women’s Rights
Picture this. You get hired on the same day as a colleague. Both of you have the same qualifications, and will be doing the same job. The main difference you can discern is that your colleague is a married man and main breadwinner for his family, whereas you are a single woman with no kids. … Continue reading Should Parents get Paid more than Singles?
Can you imagine disowning your parents because you think you can do better? What about disowning your kids because you "just weren't compatible with each other"? After all, our relationships with our family are such an essential component of our lives. Doesn't it make sense to carefully pick and choose exactly the right parents, children … Continue reading We Don’t Get To Pick Our Family – That Is Why We Love Them
After 4 years of being away, I finally found some time to go back to my hometown, stay with my family in the same house where I grew up, and see once again all my childhood friends. I expected it to be relaxing and refreshing, but I was thoroughly unprepared for how enjoyable & blissful … Continue reading Loneliness Is Our Most Toxic Relationship
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