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Parasitic Ideas and the Death of Common Sense (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_663)

The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad

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Decline in Academic Standards and Ideological Influence in Higher Education

The chapter explores the erosion of academic standards in higher education, discussing instances of grade inflation and reduced requirements in academic programs. It addresses the prioritization of factors like ethnicity and gender over merit in prestigious positions, as seen in examples like Canada Research Chairs. The speaker reflects on the encroachment of identity politics in academia, critiques the creation of 'social justice mathematics,' and challenges postmodernist ideologies impacting critical thinking.

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