The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
350. In the Name of Wokeness: Institutionalized Racism | Heather Mac Donald
Apr 20, 2023
Heather Mac Donald, a renowned author and fellow at the Manhattan Institute, shares her insights on the effects of wokeness on institutional practices. She critiques the ideology that prioritizes group identity over merit, advocating for merit-based hiring. The discussion explores the implications of cognitive testing on race and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in young men’s development. Mac Donald challenges contemporary identity politics, arguing for the promotion of bourgeois values as key to societal success and mental health amidst cultural shifts.
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- IQ tests are important for predicting job performance and learning ability, despite equity concerns.
- Cultural values influence societal narratives and racial disparities in complex jobs.
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The Importance of Merit and General Cognitive Ability
Jobs complexity and the need for a test of general cognitive ability as a predictor of job performance are highlighted. IQ tests' role in assessing the ability to learn and handle complex jobs is emphasized, discussing the equity concerns related to cognitive tests.
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