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John Sailer: a time of troubles in higher education

Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning

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Navigating the Crisis in Higher Education

This chapter explores the intense debates surrounding higher education, focusing on Harvard's challenges and the unconventional hiring of faculty. The discussion addresses rising distrust among Americans towards universities, sparked by perceived political agendas and calls for reform. Furthermore, it examines the complex dynamics of political influence, free speech, and institutional policies within academia, especially in the wake of the 2016 election.

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