But here's the thing Are we assuming that the existing status quo is somehow based entirely on merit?

但问题是我们是否假设现有的现状完全是基于功绩的？

Researchers need to test the candidate vaccine in people who differ in age, sex, race, and existing health status like people who have asthma or are pregnant.

研究人员需要在不同年龄、性别、种族和既存健康状况（比如患哮喘或怀孕）的人群中测试候选疫苗。

The existing status quo has not allowed us to reach a true meritocracy, so we need additional measures to give us a bit of a nudge.

谢谢你 现有的现状不允许我们实现真正的精英管理 所以我们需要额外的措施来给我们一点推动。