
John Sailer: a time of troubles in higher education
Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning
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The Ideological Divide in Higher Education
This chapter examines the ideological tensions between conservative communities and academic institutions like Texas Tech and Texas A&M, exploring how these universities often operate in ideological bubbles. It discusses the controversial hiring practices influenced by diversity initiatives, the impact of federal funding on STEM fields, and the prioritization of social justice agendas in academic hiring. The chapter raises concerns about the quality of scholarship, particularly in the humanities, and the implications of these trends for the future of higher education.
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