The Ancient Virtues Now Forgotten of the Lottery
The article discusses the role of random selection (lottery) in the Italian judiciary reform, emphasizing its importance for fairness and meritocracy.
Acemoglu and Sandel discuss how the financial market has detached from the productive world
Philosopher Michael J. Sandel and economist Daron Acemoglu discuss the implications of meritocracy and the disconnect between financial markets and the real economy.
Asked whether Alma considered herself qualified for the appointment
The article discusses whether Alma believes she is suitable for a particular appointment.
Two silent majorities can make the Yes win
The article discusses the influence of public opinion and artificial intelligence on the upcoming judicial reform vote in Italy, arguing for a 'Yes' in favor of merit and impartiality in the judicial system.
Lestadians Elected Their Man as Vicar in Liminka, Says Researcher – Even the Bishop Considered the Woman More Qualified
A controversial election process for the parish vicar in Liminka, Finland, has raised questions about meritocracy in church appointments.
Philosophy: The Journey is the Game
The article discusses C. Thi Nguyen's book "The Score," which critiques modern meritocracy and the metrics-driven society.
Sociologist on Özdemir: "This is the realization of the German dream"
Sociologist Rauf Ceylan describes Özdemir's electoral victory as a historic moment and a testament to the functioning of meritocracy in German society.
Who Chooses the Winners? 'Astghrab' Reveals the Other Side of Global Awards
The episode of 'Astghrab?' explores the questionable integrity of global awards, suggesting they may reflect power dynamics rather than true excellence.
Work, a meritocratic and dynamic public administration: what the new generations dream of
New generations envision a meritocratic, youthful, and dynamic future in public administration, as highlighted by a study from Gi Group Holding.
Gran Hermano: who won the leader test this Tuesday, March 3
In a twist of luck devoid of meritocracy, a contestant from 'Gran Hermano: Generación Dorada' won the first leader test.
EDITORIAL ⟩ Leave the grades alone
The Estonian Ministry of Education's plans to abolish numerical grading in primary education and shift to descriptive assessments have sparked concern about the potential weakening of meritocracy in the education system.
Commission reviews the applications of 20 teachers who will take the written and practical exam for candidates to be members of the National Electoral Council
Twenty university professors have been nominated to create written and practical tests for candidates seeking to become members of Ecuador's National Electoral Council.
Women win more medals because meritocracy counts in sports
Manuela Di Centa discusses the growing success of women in sports, citing meritocracy as a key factor behind their increased medal wins at the upcoming Olympics.
The Court of Auditors would find it "effective" to reintroduce merit into the salaries of public officials
The Court of Auditors in France has suggested that introducing merit-based pay for public officials could improve efficiency and accountability in the public sector.
Group advocates merit in Abia varsity VC’s selection
A local advocacy group in Abia State is pushing for a merit-based selection process for the next Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture.
What improvements do you believe public institutions should make when hiring staff?
Citizens believe that public hiring processes in Ecuador should prioritize transparency and thorough assessments of candidates' qualifications.
The videos that move Brazil: the son of a domestic worker will study medicine at the best university
A Brazilian student from a low-income family has gained acceptance into a prestigious university, sparking widespread joy and discussions about meritocracy.
Inheritocracy versus Meritocracy
The article discusses the concept of 'inherocracy' as defined by historian Eliza Filby, contrasting it with meritocracy and highlighting the role of parental support in housing acquisition for younger generations.
If recommendations are needed for admission, then the system is not right: Maliwal
Maliwal criticizes the admission system, stating that the requirement of recommendations undermines its integrity.
The merit score will not be sufficient: public scrutiny could decide who will preside over the Attorney General's Office
Candidates for the Attorney General's Office must not only achieve merit scores but also undergo public scrutiny to determine who will advance in the selection process.
Leading by Good Example - Merz Pulls His Own Tooth
Friedrich Merz showcases a drastic approach to improve Germany's competitiveness, garnering mixed reactions from the public due to controversial policy proposals.