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Merit Isn't Merit If It Excludes | Indianapolis News
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Indiana’s pivot from diversity, equity, and inclusion to “merit, excellence, and innovation” sounds smart on the surface—until you ask: what does “merit” really mean? The truth? It often rewards familiarity over fresh talent, locking out diverse perspectives that could drive real innovation. Just like a house built by the same few hands year after year, economies starved of varied voices miss out on breakthroughs. The real problem isn’t lack of talent—it’s exclusion. And when systems only value what fits the mold, they miss the swans—the unconventional thinkers whose difference could transform everything. Healthy systems thrive on diversity, not sameness.
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