Federalist Radio Hour How Campus Free Speech Crackdowns Fuel The ‘War On Science’
Aug 5, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Lawrence M. Krauss, a theoretical physicist and author of The War on Science, highlights the chilling effects of free speech crackdowns on academic integrity and scientific inquiry. He explores the dangerous intersection of politics and science, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis, advocating for open dialogue and dissenting voices. Krauss also critiques the influence of DEI movements on hiring practices and academic standards, emphasizing the need for rigorous scientific discourse to combat ideological bias and maintain trust in science.
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Activism Undermines Scientific Progress
- Activism has replaced scholarship in many academic disciplines, including sciences, which undermines scientific credibility and progress.
- Science relies on open debate and free inquiry; stopping this halts progress and endangers the nation's future.
Decolonizing Math Is Nonsense
- The notion of "decolonizing mathematics" is nonsensical since mathematical proofs are universal.
- Labeling getting correct answers or showing work as white supremacy harms education and the integrity of science.
Ideology Endangers Medical Education
- Medical education is increasingly influenced by social justice activism over empirical evidence.
- This shift endangers lives, as medical knowledge is sidelined for ideology in teaching future doctors.
