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Capitalism, Collectivism, Religion, The Media, Socialism, Communism,…
Capitalism
- perpetuates systemic inequalities that hinders advancement based on individual abilities and achievements.
Meritocracy
- "Meritocracy—when combined with equal educational opportunities—enables disadvantaged individuals to escape poverty by rewarding talent and effort."
Poverty
- Poverty, when combined with hopelessness and lack of opportunity, inspires crime by fostering desperation and diminishing alternatives
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- access to Ivy League schools in America: (1) cost of attendance can only be afforded by the affluent (2) legacy applicants come from affluent families, and are six times more likely than non-legacy applicants to be accepted into Ivy Leagues
- decentralised economic power / diversity in economic interests causes multiple groups to have stakes in political outcomes, preventing the dominance of a single ideology
Democracy
- assuming a true democracy, citizens participate in governance according to their abilities, helping to shape the laws which foster justice.
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- affluent individuals/cooporations exert disproportional influence over political processes, often through campaign contributions
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- Businesses seek to maximise profits by creating new products and services to stimulate consumption
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- Empowers individuals to trade, start businesses, and own property, reinforcing liberal ideals of freedom and autonomy.
Liberalism
liberalism supports meritocracy by advocating for individual rights, equality of opportunity, and a society where success is based on merit rather than birthright or privilege
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- enables freedom by permitting self-determination—allowing individuals to make their own choices free from undue coercion.
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- Societal needs, reflected by increased demand within a free-market, drive investment into scientific endeavours to address market gaps.
Science
- drives improvements in healthcare, education and technology, all of which enhance individual liberty and autonomy
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- under capitalism, education functions primarily as an instrument of ideological control, serving corporate and state interests rather than fostering true intellectual freedom.
Education
- equal educational opportunities, as well as training in scepticism and independent thought, are essential for maintaining a free and democratic society
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- facilitates the accumulation of
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Collectivism
- In strongly collectivist societies, the emphasis on group conformity suppresses individual dissent and minority opinions, stifling the open debate and pluralism that are vital to democratic discourse.
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Religion
- By providing ethical guidance and metaphysical inquiry, fosters a mindset that inspires the pursuit of new physical understandings through scientific exploration
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The Media
- Commercial and ideological biases skew the portrayal of scientific information
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Socialism
- Eliminates private ownership and profit incentives, suppressing meritocracy by reducing rewards based on individual proficiency.
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Communism
- Despite ideals of a classless, stateless society, communist societies evolve into bureaucratic systems
Beaurocracy
- Undermines individual freedom by concentrating power.
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- bureaucracy enables war and mass violence by depersonalizing responsibility and creating a system where individuals follow orders without moral reflection.
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Mao, China. Soviet Russia.
a communist society requires initial centralised economic decision-making, and long term decisions to regulate order (industry and military)
Social Media
- accelerates global knowledge exchange, allowing for faster innovation and diffusion of new ideas and technologies across national and cultural boundaries.
Globalisation
- Through the movement of goods, people, ideas, and capital, globalization amplifies liberal ideals, helping to create a world where personal autonomy, economic opportunities, and democracy can thrive.
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Punishment
- Punishment is effective when it outweighs the pleasure of committing the crime or eliminates the underlying motivations for the crime.
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