Name: What role does luck play in your life?
Uploaded: 2020-09-17T14:38:23Z
Duration: 10 min 7 s
Description: Chance plays a far bigger role in life than we're willing to admit, says psychologist Barry Schwartz. Of course, working hard and following the rules can get you far -- but the rest could boil down to simple good fortune. Schwartz examines the overlooked link between luck, merit and success, offering an intriguing solution to equalize opportunity -- starting with college admissions.

Chance plays a far bigger role in life than we're willing to admit, says psychologist Barry Schwartz. Of course, working hard and following the rules can get you far -- but the rest could boil down to simple good fortune. Schwartz examines the overlooked link between luck, merit and success, offering an intriguing solution to equalize opportunity -- starting with college admissions.

Barry Schwartz: What role does luck play in your life?

What role does luck play in your life?

Luck and merit's intricate dance in life's outcomes: high standards in college admissions reveal an unintentional lottery system.

A proposed shift towards a lottery system for college admissions and job selections, aiming to mitigate the pressure on youth today.

Acknowledging the pivotal role of luck in personal success could foster a more compassionate society, striving for equality.