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376. The DEI Corruption Infesting Colleges - Peter Boghossian

Feb 26, 2024
Peter Boghossian discusses the corruption in colleges due to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, leading to plagiarism and the death of meritocracy. Explore the impact of biased narratives, groupthink, and ideological conformity in academia. Uncover the pervasive issues of corruption and plagiarism within the DEI field, with a focus on challenges in detecting plagiarism accurately.
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  • DEI in academia shifted from historical representation to anti-meritocratic authoritarian practices.
  • Authoritarianism, not left or right ideologies, is the real issue in academia fostering false narratives.

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DEI Implementation in Academia

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia should mean historical representation into authority or education systems, ensuring proportional representation. However, it has shifted into an anti-meritocratic system with authoritarian practices, stifling speech and pushing false narratives.

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