Myths of the Matrix: Ten Most Blatant Lies of the Contemporary Society

Busting the Most Common Myths Prevailing in Society

Meritocracy, Freedom of Choice, Social/Economic Mobility, Digital Economy, and Hustle Culture (Source: Author)

A typical way of the Matrix is to create illusions which appear so convincing that the reality disappears. As a prison of the mind, such illusions become indisputable facts in society. Therefore, it is important to keep a real perspective of the issues and do a sanity check regularly. Here you can learn about ten of the most common prevailing lies in society.

• Meritocracy

The fundamental assumption behind belief of meritocracy is that the success of an individual does not depend on their circumstances and station in life at birth. Rather, it is the actions of the individual which determine the outcome of one’s life. Such an idea emerged in the industrial age when suddenly demand for labor exploded due to the growth and expansion of the industry. In ancient times, people were more rational and understood the inherent differences that existed between various people and groups. This does not necessarily mean that ancient people were more equal. Although, in some ways, they were egalitarian (e.g., hunter-gatherer/pastoral societies). However, the main difference was in their understanding, acceptance, and tolerance of individual capabilities. Modern society, on the contrary, believes in…