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Re:The Tyranny of Merit by coldtea on Sunday November 22, 2020 @02:21PM (#25180194)
>There's some very strong propaganda out there that you can do anything if you just apply yourself.

Heh, do people really fall for that? Even if the "can do anything" part is possible, it's not probable (compared to starting from a wealthy family and applying 1/10th the effort). Rich play life in easy mode, news at 11.

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Re:The Tyranny of Merit by mensetmanusman on Sunday November 22, 2020 @04:51PM (#25181435)
In some regards it is easy mode. They still kill themselves and are unhappy like many according to pew.
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Re:The Tyranny of Merit by coldtea on Sunday November 22, 2020 @06:09PM (#25181980)
Happiness/Balance/mental-health isn't easier with money/family connections.

But business/academic success/jobs/monetary success/is...

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Re:The Tyranny of Merit by Kye on Monday November 23, 2020 @08:48AM (#25186690)
I would much rather face the non-material problems in my life without so much material insecurity.
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