Meritocracy Myth Exposed | Dublin News

The myth of meritocracy—where hard work guarantees success—is being exposed as a dangerous lie with roots in dystopian fiction. Coined by Michael Young in 1958 to describe a rigged system that uses “fairness” to justify inequality, the idea now fuels toxic narratives in tech and politics, from IQ embryo screening to mandatory testosterone tests. Companies sell themselves as meritocratic utopias, but behind closed doors, advancement still favors elite, white, male candidates. Ironically, those who most believe in meritocracy are often the most biased, relying on gut instincts instead of real fairness—and ignoring the systemic barriers that keep millions from rising. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/060a12d552e6e7bf