The Glenn Show Alex Shieh – Bloat at Brown University
Apr 20, 2025
In a thought-provoking discussion, a Brown University sophomore reveals his initiative, Bloat@Brown, aimed at scrutinizing administrative roles for potential discrimination violations. They dive into the significance of maintaining diversity of thought on campus and the complexities of class-based affirmative action. The conversation also tackles the ethics of using AI-generated lists to approach individuals about their jobs, raising questions about accountability in the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Press Requests to Admins
- Alex Shieh sent emails to numerous Brown administrators to solicit their comments on their roles, akin to a press request for journalistic ethics.
- This was part of his project Bloat@Brown, aiming to clarify and question the operational importance of these administrative roles.
Ethics and Intimidation Collide
- Sending press requests to Brown administrators can be seen as mischievous but aligns with journalistic ethics.
- The pushback included intimidation tactics like spam and attempts to reveal personal information.