The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 521. Reform, R*pe Gangs and the Rot of the UK | Matthew Goodwin
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Feb 13, 2025 
Matthew Goodwin, a former professor and political commentator, delves into the rot within UK institutions and the radicalization of academia. He discusses the alarming UK rape gang scandal and the systemic failures affecting vulnerable girls. The conversation also covers the Conservative Party's ideological shifts and the impact of progressive agendas on political discourse. Goodwin emphasizes the need for grassroots movements and reform to address these urgent societal issues while critiquing elite policies that exacerbate division.
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Goodwin's Academic Departure
- Matthew Goodwin, a political science professor for 20 years, left academia due to increasing politicization and financial difficulties at his university.
- He was tired of witnessing colleagues harassed for expressing reasonable views that challenged the dominant orthodoxy.
Post-Brexit Backlash
- Goodwin's career trajectory changed after publicly accepting the Brexit referendum results.
- He experienced harassment, rejection of research grants, and difficulty publishing, ultimately deciding to leave academia to engage in political action.
Institutional Decay
- Institutions decline gradually, then suddenly, much like psychopathology or bankruptcy.
- The most productive members often leave first when problems arise, accelerating the decline.
