In defence of meritocracy

<p>Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  </p><p>In this lively interview series from the <a href="https://www.thersa.org/">RSA</a>, <a href="https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog">Matthew Taylor</a>, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/adwooldridge?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Adrian Wooldridge</a> is the political editor at The Economist and author of <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/313/313113/the-aristocracy-of-talent/9780241391495.html">The Aristocracy of Talent</a>. </p><p>A <a href="https://www.tempotalker.com/">Tempo & Talker</a> production for the RSA.  </p><p>In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">RSA Fellowship</a> is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. </p><p>You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking <a href="https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship">here.</a></p>