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Meritocracy is seen as an antidote to the Italian vice of nepotism, which makes our country unfair and inefficient. But, in the national discourse, we have misunderstood what meritocracy really means, because we talk about it without ever even mentioning its 'twin sisters': competition and ambition. Two words that, in Italy, do not often enjoy a good reputation, but that are necessary in the creation of a future, for the creation of a more just country. Can we begin to see them in a different light?
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx