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Re:ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of spe... by jacquesm on Sunday June 04, 2017 @08:05AM (#14481004)
> A true meritocracy would mean anyone with intelligence, talent and creativity would rise to the top.

And that would be good why? See, every time there is a top there will be losers. Personally I think that's unavoidable but we could work a little harder to flatten out the landscape so that the various lotteries matter less.

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Re:ElectronConf postponed until a “more diverse slate of spe... by TeMPOraL on Sunday June 04, 2017 @08:38AM (#14481218)
I'd say the issue you point out is orthogonal. In an area we need more smarter and skilled people, meritocracy should be the goal. But I'm with you on reducing the real-world consequences of those "lotteries" - in particular the consequences to those who lose in them.
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