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TED Talks
TED: How to build a company where the best ideas win | Ray Dalio
What if you knew what your coworkers really thought about you and what they were really like? Ray Dalio makes the business case for using radical transparency and algorithmic decision-making to create an idea meritocracy where people can...
TED Talks
Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success
Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure -- and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He makes an eloquent, witty case to move beyond snobbery to find true...
Curated Video
Japan History
Although myth indicates that Japan was founded in 660 BCE by Emperor Jimmu, the first clear records concerning Japan are provided by the Chinese almost one thousand years later, in the third century CE. Since its beginnings, Japan has...
All Ears English
1967 - Fairness in America Myth or Reality?
What do most supreme court justices have in common? They followed the exact same ivy league path. Americans like to think of our country as a meritocracy but is it really, especially when it comes to education? Find out to start a robust...
The Wall Street Journal
The 2018 "Women In The Workplace" Study Findings
Kevin Sneader, Global Managing Director of McKinsey & Company reviews the "2018 Women in the Workplace" report, a comprehensive study of more than 280 companies on the state of women in corporate America.
Khan Academy
When Capitalism is Great and Not-So-Great
Comparing and contrasting Capitalism and Socialism, this lecture outlines many nuances between the two economic systems, including the ideas of meritocracy and "fairness." A discussion about the effects of either system gone "unchecked"...
Crash Course
Ancient Mesopotamia
Mr. Green provides an overview of Ancient Mesopotamia by examining the political structures and cultural beliefs of the region. The video reviews shifts in authority from religious to political leaders, as well as the influence of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Class System: Lesson 4
This lesson will further examine the components associated with class system; meritocracy, status consistency, and structural social mobility. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Class System."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: United States History: When Capitalism Is Great & Not So Great
Understanding when capitalism can potentially undermine innovation, competition and merit.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Class System: Lesson 3
This lesson will further examine the components associated with class system; meritocracy, status consistency, and structural social mobility. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Class System."