Dad Saves America Peter Boghossian: Can We Still Find Common Ground in the Wake of Charlie Kirk?
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Sep 25, 2025 
Peter Boghossian, a philosopher known for his work on street epistemology and critiquing higher education, delves into America's growing political divide. He explores why people seem to cheer on political violence and discusses the indoctrination present in universities. Boghossian advocates for a radical reform of these institutions, suggesting they need to collapse under their own weight. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media algorithms, the importance of fostering civil discourse, and the need for personal responsibility in addressing societal issues.
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Division Comes From Dehumanizing Opponents
- Political division stems from people treating opponents as existential threats, not just policy differences.
- Peter Boghossian says restoring conversation is the core remedy to national fracture.
Academia As The Engine Of Ideological Capture
- Boghossian blames academia and K–12 training for ideological capture of knowledge institutions.
- He argues the academy produces media and experts who propagate that captured worldview downstream.
Build Alternatives Rather Than Salvage Broken Schools
- Build new educational institutions and remove accreditation barriers to increase choice.
- Boghossian recommends creating alternatives rather than trying to salvage captured universities.
