Dad Saves America Meritocracy Isn’t Racist. Lowering Standards Is. - Heather Mac Donald
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May 8, 2025 
Heather Mac Donald, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of "The Diversity Delusion," tackles the controversial impacts of racial preferences and DEI policies on meritocracy in America. She argues that lowering standards under the guise of equity is counterproductive and undermines high achievement. The discussion dives into racial identity in areas like music auditions, critiques of technology's alleged racism, and the broader implications of identity politics on societal discourse. Mac Donald makes a compelling case for preserving cultural values that foster excellence.
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Double Standards Damage Excellence
- Lowering standards to help marginalized groups is condescending and counterproductive.
- Disparate impact laws have eroded excellence by penalizing neutral standards that affect minorities unequally.
Blind Auditions Controversy
- Classical music auditions were blind to ensure fairness but are now being de-blinded to enforce racial engineering.
- Technologies like speeding cameras and ShotSpotter are controversially labeled racist due to disparate impact laws.
Identity Trumps Merit Today
- White males, especially straight, face significant disadvantages in academic and professional admissions today.
- Institutions promote diversity by prioritizing identity over qualifications, often undermining merit.
