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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

An OpenAI employee's farewell letter offers a rare window into what it's like working at the company

OpenAI has a "bottoms-up" culture, especially in its research departments. This makes the company "very meritocratic," where promotions are based on idea generation and execution.
Tech industry
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Heir Ball: How the Cost of Youth Sports Is Changing the N.B.A.

LeBron James reflected on how much different the experiences of young basketball players today are compared to his own upbringing, indicating a shift in the game's landscape.
National Basketball Association
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Against Inheritance: A Town called "Inheritance"

Inheritance can undermine meritocracy and the very fabric of capitalism and American values.
fromjeffbullas.com
1 month ago

The Dirty Truth About Success Nobody Talks About - jeffbullas.com

Luck plays a crucial role in success, but can be influenced by increasing opportunities through expertise and connections.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Brown University clears student of wrongdoing after DOGE-like email asking what staffers 'do all day'

Brown University cleared student Alex Shieh and The Brown Spectator board of allegations regarding trademark violations, igniting discussions on meritocracy in elite education.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hegseth orders service academies to ignore 'race, ethnicity, or sex' in admissions

Defense Secretary Hegseth mandates military academies to eliminate race and sex considerations in admissions, prioritizing merit-based criteria for candidate selection.
#diversity
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
SF politics

Cringe Reverse Discrimination Group Hijacks Michigan Law Listserv To Ask Students To Sprinkle A Little Fraud In Their Personal Statements - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
SF politics

Cringe Reverse Discrimination Group Hijacks Michigan Law Listserv To Ask Students To Sprinkle A Little Fraud In Their Personal Statements - Above the Law

more#diversity
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump is restoring merit - by slaying rules that enforce reverse discrimination

The Trump administration's executive order removes disparate-impact theory from civil-rights enforcement, aiming to restore meritocracy.
#trump-administration
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Late Night Revels in Harvard's Rejection of Trump's Demand

The Trump administration's grant freeze on Harvard sparks comedic responses about university rejection and merit. Comedians highlight the absurdity of the situation.
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

Trump's FBI Is the Nightmare We All Feared

Trump's approach to diversity and meritocracy in federal appointments undermines integrity, particularly seen in the nomination of Kash Patel as FBI chief.
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

Trump's FBI Is the Nightmare We All Feared

Trump's approach to diversity and meritocracy in federal appointments undermines integrity, particularly seen in the nomination of Kash Patel as FBI chief.
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Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
3 months ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Texas university creates 'the most meritocratic admissions policy' in the US

UATX introduces a merit-based admissions policy focusing on academic scores, deeming traditional admission processes unjust.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy criticizes manager fiefdoms and stresses the need for 'meritocracy' in a leaked recording

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes reducing management layers to cut bureaucracy and promote meritocracy.
He encourages employees to be resourceful rather than building large teams.
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 months ago

Women Building Bitcoin: Leaders In Adoption And Innovation

Women are vital contributors to the bitcoin ecosystem, excelling in communication and community building.
The bitcoin industry is a meritocracy that values contributions over identities.
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
4 months ago

Shari Dunn Says Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on DEI

Shari Dunn's work challenges traditional meritocracy by highlighting systemic inequities affecting Black employees in the workplace.
Boston Bruins
fromDefector
4 months ago

Heartwarming: Hockey Executive Trades Son For Future Considerations | Defector

The trade of Will MacKinnon highlights complex issues of nepotism and merit in sports.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

A new investment fund is saying 'no' to DEI-focused companies.

Hiring based on skill and ability leads to better company performance than hiring based on race or gender.
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