
290. The Fiat Standard Lecture 9: Fiat Science
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Critique of Humanities and Academic Publishing
This chapter critiques humanities education for prioritizing political correctness over meaningful content and argues that it perpetuates student debt without practical skills. It explores the flaws in the academic publication industry, suggesting that it's akin to a cartel that exploits professors while delivering little real-world value. The discussion culminates in a comparison of academic central planning with the inefficiencies of socialist economies, emphasizing the need for reform in educational and research priorities.
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