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why math says there’s no such thing as a true meritocracy
# science

why math says there’s no such thing as a true meritocracy

According to pundits and politicians, we live in a world where talent and reward go hand in hand. But basic statistics says that’s simply not possible.

the doomsday plans of the rich and fabulous
# oddities

the doomsday plans of the rich and fabulous

Wealthy investors and tycoons are joining the ranks of doomsday preppers, planning elaborate post-apocalypse compounds and bunkers, or dystopian power grabs.

yes, the wealthy really think they pulled themselves up by their bootstraps
# science

yes, the wealthy really think they pulled themselves up by their bootstraps

Researchers found that not only do those with money and power think they’re smarter, they’re likely to exaggerate their upward mobility.

this is your brain. this is your brain on wealth and power.
# science

this is your brain. this is your brain on wealth and power.

Wealth and power don’t just change how you live and your priorities. They also change how your mind works in disconcerting ways.

why wealth inequalty debates shouldn’t really be about the math
# politics

why wealth inequalty debates shouldn’t really be about the math

The problem with wealth inequality isn't that it exists, it's how easily the 1% are running up the score and how angry they are that they're not being uniformly worshipped.

that’s funny, we dont feel rich…
# politics

that’s funny, we dont feel rich…

You can make a lot of money and still feel like you're just barely getting by. It's all a matter of math and geography...