Michael Sandel : The tyranny of merit

Michael Sandel·TED2020

The tyranny of merit

Summary

For me who is Japanese, it was a difficult story. The title means, l think, that the tyranny is the UN political system and it has huge merit, though, it creates polarization, disparity, and inequality. It’ll become more widely. The money people make is the measure of their contribution to the common good, though, it’s a mistake because of coronavirus. We should renew the dignity of work.

The speaker tells us that the spirit of humility is necessary and it’s the civic virtue.

P.S. Japanese people are always said that they are humble and it’s their virtue. In this coronavirus situation, the death rate was quite low. Although many Japanese people complain to the governments, Japanese people should have more national pride with courage and tackle to create a better world.

Words in this story

tyranny / cruel and oppressive government or rule