Feeling A Bit Attacked with Maria Konnikova
Revisionist History
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The Ethical Dilemma of University Rankings
This chapter investigates the drop in Columbia University's U.S. News rankings and the possible manipulations behind it. It addresses the ethical concerns related to altering data for competitive gains in higher education, and how such practices may extend beyond Columbia. The conversation also draws parallels between academic dishonesty and cheating in sports, highlighting the rationalizations individuals use to navigate competitive pressures.
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