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#165 - Journey into Wokeness

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Complexities of Affirmative Action and Wokeness in College Admissions

The chapter delves into the challenges of affirmative action and wokeness in college admissions, discussing how issues on college campuses have permeated other sectors like tech and journalism. It examines disparities in admission rates based on race, highlighting the struggles faced by minority groups in gaining acceptance to prestigious universities. The conversation also explores the drawbacks of overly woke behavior, tokenism, and the impact of underfunded inner city schools on education inequalities.

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