Cultural critique of merit

A recurring theme inside Discovery Signal signals for Data Platforms. Explore real examples and the stored reasons behind this classification.

Data Platforms · Discovery Signal · 1 signals | ▲ 100% in last 30 days

Challenges societal reliance on tests and degrees as primary markers of worth and access.

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Intelligence · 2026-02-15

Gist: Author argues that as machines surpass human information processing, society should shift from valuing raw intelligence to shared understanding and presence; promotes a related podcast.

Signal reason: Mentions and links to a podcast as a discovery/engagement channel.

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