GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-09-27 · human
Meritocracy and inequality acceptance
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The idea of meritocracy — that income differences should reflect performance rather than luck or inherited privilege — can be used to justify inequality. Yet people who consider meritocracy to be fair may disagree about redistribution. Understanding these disagreements can help to reduce polarization.
Original reporting: Nature Human Behaviour · Published 2026-09-21