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Episode 13

Meritocracy and Socialism (with Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich)

Doug interviews Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich about his thoughts on the benefits of meritocracy in education.

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Doug interviews Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich, Professor of Geology at Temple University. Ilya grew up in Soviet-era Ukraine and harbors an informed skepticism about his students’ enthusiasm for certain aspects of socialism.
Take a listen for his thoughts on the benefits of meritocracy in education, and read more in his piece here.