The Death of Merit: Why Today’s Economy Rewards Performance over Substance

The modern professional landscape has shifted from rewarding actual expertise to incentivizing the mere appearance of competence, fueled by social media performativity. This trend, exacerbated by the rise of AI experts without depth, threatens the integrity of honest discourse and undermines the value of careful work. Recognizing this shift is vital for professionals in an environment where visibility often outweighs actual value.