[gregwebs]

It is easy to interpret some of what he said as a criticism of meritocracy, but I don't believe there was any. I think what he was trying to say is that meritocracy is great, but we often use the concept to justify cruel attitudes or judgments.

[fburnaby]

In fact, he took the pains to make it clear that he politically supports meritocracy during his talk. So, yes.