It amazes me that a meritocracy is not allowed to exist anywhere but professional sports athletes (not to be confused with professional sports management or coaching staff). The one place that is absolutely meaningless for the advancement of society.
French Revolution started for reason over church, merit over aristocracy, and other things.
Your sport analogy was explained by Dr. Peterson - we love to watch individuals achieve outstanding results when everyone is held to the same set of rules.
It amazes me that a meritocracy is not allowed to exist anywhere but professional sports athletes (not to be confused with professional sports management or coaching staff). The one place that is absolutely meaningless for the advancement of society.
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French Revolution started for reason over church, merit over aristocracy, and other things.
Your sport analogy was explained by Dr. Peterson - we love to watch individuals achieve outstanding results when everyone is held to the same set of rules.
Jordan Peterson - Why Sports Are Compelling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SC7CwPd24s
France saw America 's Declaration and Bill of Rights of 1776, then they wanted the same in late 1780s.
America had better leadership in George Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Franklin, and others. Americans also has better values than the French.
Predictable.