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How Campus Free Speech Crackdowns Fuel The ‘War On Science’

Federalist Radio Hour

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The Erosion of Academic Freedom

This chapter explores the rising challenges to free speech and open inquiry in academia, particularly amid the influences of politics on science. It traces the historical roots of postmodernist thought that undermine objective knowledge and examines the implications of ideology blending with empirical disciplines like medicine and mathematics. The discussion critiques diversity and equity initiatives that prioritize demographic representation over merit, raising concerns about their impact on scientific integrity and academic standards.

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