• EP 138: The Miseducation of Elites

  • May 8 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
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EP 138: The Miseducation of Elites

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  • The failure of our elites to manage society has been a topic since at least the financial crash of 2008. But it is very much on the minds of many Canadians these days, as we face a series of cascading crises, from housing and opioids to the cost of living and heath care. A decade ago, our guest on today’s program wrote a searing indictment against the system of elite education — and now, with the release of its 10th anniversary edition, his critique is more relevant than ever.

    William Deresiewicz is an essayist and cultural critic, and the author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life.

    You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com
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