GA, USA
PLE 2022
My favorite lecture by far was “The Good Life After Growth” by Daniel Markovits. I had previously mentioned reading Mr. Markovits’ book “The Meritocracy Trap” in my application to YYGS, so imagine my surprise when I had the opportunity to meet and learn from him. The Good Life After Growth opened my eyes to the existence of economic greed and the significance of exchange value. I was amazed by Markovits’ futuristic insight on what the future of work looks like and consistently engaged in grasping a greater understanding of how much value material objects hold in our society.
Ambassador Year:
2022