Exploding the Myth of Meritocracy with Ofer Sharone [BONUS TEASER]

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Teaser for full-length exclusive bonus episode on Patreon. An in-depth interview with UMass Amherst sociologist and professor Ofer Sharone about the stigma trap that laid off workers can fall into and how the myth of meritocracy impacts even people who don't think they believe in it. For the full bonus episode, go to patreon.com/proxypodcast.

From the episode:

  • Ofer Sharone's book The Stigma Trap

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