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#285 – Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture

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Universities Under Pressure: The Fight for Free Inquiry

This chapter explores the fundamental principles of American universities as spaces for truth-seeking and open discourse, while addressing the challenges posed by ideological pressures that threaten academic freedom. It highlights the complexities of colonialism, identity politics, and cognitive inequality, stressing the need for open discussions on contentious topics amidst growing bureaucratic constraints.

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