Al Jazeera English Doha Debates: Is earned success an illusion?

Is success really earned, or is meritocracy an illusion?

We’re told that hard work pays off and talent rises to the top. But do we all really start from the same point? Around the world, debates continue over whether success is determined by ability and effort or by race, geography and class.

In this episode of @DohaDebates, host Dareen Abughaida is joined by Daniel Markovits, Bryan Caplan, Poornima Luthra and Parag Khanna, alongside students from Qatar Foundation’s Education City and beyond, for a majlis-style debate to explore whether meritocracy creates equal opportunity or reinforces inequality.

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version.

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