Yes, the competition is vast, that's why only few get truly rich.
No, that's not because of the competition, Elon musk is one of the clear example, completely dumb and yet, completely rich. Its not about being better, its about having the best conjonction of capitals.
If you paid more attention to my post, you'd have realised that I also addressed these points.
Badly yes
This is something that everyone can do with the right education
Looking out for shares. Laziness is an absolute no go for business owners.
Oh.. don't go down that road mate
It's just idealistic nonsense.
Actually, it you who is the idealist one.
As you know, I'm a materialist. The understanding of the myth of meritocracy and the understanding of capitals is a MATERIALIST mindset.
On the other hand, believing in meritocracy and the myth of merit when reality literally shows that its a myth is a PURE idealistic mindset.
Do not get confused mate. The one with the irrationnal thinking here is you. Not me.
I'm sure you don't even have an alternative concept which would work that well.
There is no need for an alternative concept. We simply need a better system
For that, we must get rid of capitalism and liberalism and the belief in meritocracy
that you weren't lucky enough
Owww the other argument of meritocrats.
"If you are good enough, its just that you weren't lucky"
This is called a fatalism. It means that poverty is just a fact of nature and the social life.. it just HAPPENS.
This denies the reponsibility of the system and our beliefs systems. This denies the fact that powerfull and wealthy people are literally doing EVERYTHING to prevent poverty from disappearing. This puts the responsibility on something we can't control.
This is the coward way out for those who don't want to face reality.
Life isn't fair, no matter how much people hate it. I don't like it either but I don't go my way and envy others for having a better life.
See ? That's what I said. It simply "happens". Its "life". Its not at all because billionnaires are lobbying to negate workers rights or rightist people militing to suppress social servives or working conditions or refusing to give better wage...
Its just "life".
Besides, you mention you being good is due to economical, social, cultural and symbolical conditions, so it supports my argument even further why it's a big deal if you are successful with your business because you went through all that struggle and manage a decent company.
No mate. It negates it. But for that you would need to understand it.
So I suggest you watch the three videos I shared.
Hmm no I disagree, that's just luck of being born in a rich family, it has nothing to do with meritocracy
YES I agree with you, its just luck. Its the luck to be born in the right conjonction of capitals.
But in the mind of the majority of people, those people are as deserving as everyone. You just watch their reactions when we explain to them that we must tax HEAVILY inheritances at a certain point.
lucky being born with much greater talent the average
Yes, but those are exceptions.
( but again the issues you see in the world rn are not a meritocracy issue, in fact were barely even applying it where it should be applied )
Did you watch the videos ?