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#367 — Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Examining Extremism and Anti-Semitism on Campus

This chapter critically analyzes the influence of foreign funding on Western universities, particularly its role in shaping student perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict. It explores the troubling rise of extremist ideologies among students and the complicating factors surrounding anti-Semitism, social privilege, and identity politics. The speaker advocates for a reevaluation of academic integrity and a clearer understanding of the complex dynamics at play in modern campus protests.

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