The Myths of Meritocracy: A Revisionist History Anthology

Written by Malcolm Gladwell

Narrated by Malcolm Gladwell

From Pushkin Industries, The Myths of Meritocracy is a compendium of audio essays focusing on one of Malcolm Gladwell's obsessions --- education. From the LSAT to student council elections, Gladwell explores why we often reward the wrong people and upends traditional thinking around how education should work.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Everand Productions
• Release date: Nov 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781094429618

Reviews for The Myths of Meritocracy

[Jeff Fambrough · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Phenomenal introduction to how the world works in education…if you have money the you get an education

[Sharon Lundahl · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gladwell always changes my view of a topic- in this case- the college rankings. His research, logic, clarity of mind, and his character bring surprise, understanding, and a new skepticism to these rankings. After reading this book, you will pay them no mind.

[Thomas Arnold · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A fascinating look at educational issues in the United States.

[Ra Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Listening to Malcolm is like digging in to a delicious fruit
His well-placed questions and soft like mirth wealth is your brain with confounding information and have you deep belly laughing at the pure stupidity of some people in the systems that they reside with it

[Barbara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Incredible
This was really horrifying for me. Being German and coming from a country, where we have students demonstrations if the semester fee goes over 1000 €per semester I couldn't believe how discriminating and ineffective the American system is. We can better ours in very many places too, but it is much easier to access higher education for everyone.

[krishnanfromrgp · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thoroughly loved listening to. lots of valuable insights on our education systems’ approach; selection, ranking, funding, relevance, output.

[Joy Cichewicz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent insight into what really goes into the ratings and ranking of colleges and universities

[Dundee Cantu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent anthology. Very engaging and informative. A must listen for everyone interested in education.

[Alex Chavez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you Mr. Gladwell! This is an eye opener and a brief exposure of how rigged is the most expensive and unequal education system in the world. I attended two UC higher education institutions in Los Angeles and Riverside. I would be biased to rate them very high if I were to be asked.

[Daryl Wilkins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Malcolm Gladwell always accomplishes the critical issue in any book: he provokes thought and examination of what we think matters in life. Having attended an “elite” school and loving every minute of it, Gladwell challenges me to ask the question “Would I feel as good about my education if I had gone to a less prestigious school?” Perhaps it’s time to ask if what I offer to my education doesn’t matter as much - or more - as where I get it. Thank you, Malcolm Gladwell for provoking reflection on topics that matter.

[Chandana · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just what we all need, great investigative journalism! Hope this can be pursued to its fullest extent in the future!

[Anthony Yap · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I strongly believe that education, in its truest sense, is the great equaliser and Malcolm Gladwell has delivered his argument very well! This is the best audiobook/ podcast I heard so far! Hope to listen for more from Malcolm!

[Mary Mumbi Wachira · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thought provoking and great interrogation of U.S education values(or lack of it). I loved it!

[Nitsa Amanda Oz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant Amazing and life changing thought provoking while Entertaining all alone. This is a masterpiece.

[Mustafa Thompson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic program! Malcolm Gladwell presents some very interesting bits of information.

[drcherem · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A “horizon opening experience “ I think it is a must book to any parent ready to consider college for their family.

[Kim Garrett · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely amazing. Everyone should listen to this compilation. So great!

[Kiran BR · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am more happy to live in this generation of thinkers like Malcolm , sometimes we need a new pair of eyes to see what is going on and how we are contributing into it , and avoid into the traps of cognitive bias …

[r · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I keep trying with this guy, but finally, I feel confident in saying, he has nothing profound to say, not an original thought in his head, and disturbingly sinister edge. There is something nefarious about him, and upon reading most of his books, I can say that this hunch, feels affirmed. There is a passive subtext in all of his work, that suggests he has some unresolved anger. Toward a specific kind of person. I won’t say more.

[Durwin Gray · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gladwell asks challenging questions that challenge our assumptions. I think here he draws insightful conclusions about accessibility and inclusiveness when it comes to education.

[Erik Baugues · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a well researched and thought out. Good read!

[SammiKoalaReads · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved this! Definitely recommend this to anyone interested in education and how it can improve in the US

[CC · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An excellent and inspirational review of the American education system. Malcolm is witty as usual.

[El Rey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thought provoking and challenging ingrained assumptions and the status quo about education in the USA.

[Gloria · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

the first book i’ve encountered which fully deserves to be in audiobook form. loved the interviews with the myriad characters as well as the dynamic tone of the narrator. nothing new in terms of what we know about the current capitalistic hellscape that is modern america (the rich get richer etc) but that makes the thesis of the book even more apparent. highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about (the myths of) meritocracy

[Heather Scover · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So glad I listened to this. Very informative. Easy to listen.

[onil fernandes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Insightful and clear. Paying attention changes how you see things

[Artygonza · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The subject was great and the book was very pleasant to listen to.

[Cheryllyn Verdon Dudley · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting topic, food for thought as always and well presented!

[E. Harris · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is an excellent examination of White Supremacy and how it integrated Black teachers out of classrooms across America, it left Black American students without representation and empathetic advocates in education. Finally, it looks at how White Supremacy continues to reward itself. For example, PWI are rewarded by The System of White Supremacy for attracting rich white students, yet this same system punishes HBCUs for attracting working class and poor black students despite the FACT that HBCUs out class all of the ivy league PWI with regard to graduating Black Am students in STEM fields. Merit is indeed a myth because the only thing that is meritorious in The System of White Supremacy is whiteness, and that is an entire Myth!