The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

Roger Cohen and Amy Wax | The War on Science Interviews | Day 15

Aug 8, 2025
In this conversation, Roger Cohen, a physician focused on cancer drug development, and Amy Wax, a law professor, delve into themes from their book 'The War on Science.' They examine the ideological corruption in academia and the impact of social justice activism on scientific integrity. Topics include the effects of cancel culture on open debate, the challenges posed by DEI initiatives in medicine, and the political influences on research funding. Together, they advocate for a return to empirical evidence in educational reform and medical training.
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ANECDOTE

Hospitals Fear Woke Accreditation

  • The Joint Commission's new health equity standards impose woke ideology on hospitals for accreditation.
  • Hospitals comply out of fear, making such ideological mandates unavoidable and unchallengeable.
INSIGHT

DEI's Lack of Medical Evidence

  • DEI initiatives in medicine lack rigorous, empirical support and often rely on wishful thinking.
  • Embedding equity without evidence risks reckless medical decisions and undermines core medical standards.
ANECDOTE

Lack of Medical Admission Data

  • Roger Cohen questioned a program admitting students without traditional metrics and was denied outcome data.
  • Despite years of existence, no rigorous data on academic or professional performance was provided.
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