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Michael Shermer: Conspiracy Thinking, Wokeness, and the Future of Free Thought

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

CHAPTER

The Intersection of Wokeness and Science

This chapter explores the effects of wokeness on the scientific community, detailing how social equity pressures can compromise research integrity. It delves into the challenges academics face in expressing dissenting views amidst fears of censorship, highlighting the growing resistance against extreme wokeness. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for open discourse and alternative platforms to foster free thought in academia.

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