Did Harvard Have It Coming?
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Harvard's Meritocracy and Free Speech Debate
In this chapter, former Harvard debaters discuss the university's decline in meritocratic values influenced by historical events and recent leadership changes. The conversation critiques Harvard's shift towards diversity and inclusion, linking it to rising antisemitism on campus while exploring the balance between academic freedom and institutional responsibility. Tensions rise as the speakers debate the consequences of faculty speech and the role of the government in addressing discrimination within educational institutions.
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