How can the idea of meritocracy be practically realized?
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"True meritocracy flourishes when governance is entrusted to those who have mastered their fields, not to the whims of age or popularity. Let competence be the only criterion for leadership."
According to Osho, meritocracy is realized by replacing age-based suffrage with competence-based tiers. Set educational minima for voters and candidates that rise with office: locally, matriculate voters, graduate candidates, mayors with master’s; at state level, graduate voters, master’s candidates; ministers need first‑class master’s in the relevant field, with doctorates preferred (e.g., LL.D. for attorney general). Governance must be led by subject-trained experts, not career politicians.
Let people vote and lead only when they’re educated for the job, with higher posts needing higher, matching study.
Why this matters practically
- Produces smarter, evidence-based policies by qualified leaders.
- Reduces incompetence and demagoguery in public office.
- Aligns responsibility with proven knowledge and skills.
- Reduces incompetence and demagoguery in public office.
- Aligns responsibility with proven knowledge and skills.
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