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Meritocracy, Exams, and the Knowledge that Matters

Sep 7, 2026 · 1:05:28
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  • Discusses the historical Taiping Rebellion and its connection to modern hiring and education.
  • Explores 19th-century British reforms and naval exams, questioning their relevance today.
  • Examines Macaulay's belief that rigorous exams, regardless of subject, identify capable minds.

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