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Captured! w/ Peter Boghossian

WTF is on my Mind?!

CHAPTER

Challenging Beliefs and the Erosion of Academia

This chapter examines the difficulties individuals face in modifying their beliefs and the resistance to alternative viewpoints, particularly within educational institutions. It discusses how the shift from truth-seeking to ideological conformity has compromised academic integrity and fostered a cycle of indoctrination. The conversation emphasizes the importance of critical discourse and the regression of intellectual engagement in society, advocating for a return to rigorous debate to rebuild trust and promote genuine understanding.

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