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Episode 221: Anti-Science Mugging on the Right and the Ascent of American Anti-Intellectualism

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The Roots of Anti-Intellectualism

This chapter explores the historical roots and implications of anti-intellectualism in American culture, particularly in the context of scientific funding and governance. It highlights the hypocrisy of critics from elite backgrounds who attack academic pursuits while serving corporate interests and advocating for the privatization of research.

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