Meritocracy is the myth that binds us
Our society needs it, but the myth needs overhauling, writes Rod Graham
Some phrases we’ve all heard: “He went from rags to riches.” “Just pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” “You can make it if you try.” “We can all have the American Dream.” Think about these popular movies: Rocky, The Social Network or The Pursuit of Happyness. We celebrate the characters in these films, because th…