376. The DEI Corruption Infesting Colleges - Peter Boghossian
Feb 26, 2024
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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.
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.
Corruption and plagiarism in academia suggest a legitimacy crisis and the decay of institutions.
Deep dives
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.
Authoritarianism & Group Dynamics in Academia
Authoritarianism, not left or right ideologies, poses the real issue in academia. Smart people rationalize beliefs, better within groups. Intelligent individuals can collectively create a false sense of knowledge, influencing generations with untethered ideas from reality.
Plagiarism & Corruption in Academia
Plagiarism and corruption, exemplified by Claudine Gay's case, signal a legitimacy crisis in academia. A predicted 7-9% plagiarism rate in dissertations may uncover systemic fraudulence. Instead of addressing corruption, institutions hide dissertations and remove ethics codes, nurturing further decay.
The Corruption in Academia and Ideological Indoctrination
Academia has become influenced by woke ideology, with individuals incentivized to publish works that align with this ideology. The system rewards conforming to woke beliefs, leading to corruption and plagiarism in academic circles. Peer-reviewed journals contribute to public policy based on these ideologies, perpetuating the influence of academia on society. Institutions have been captured by this ideological framework, stifling dissent and punishing those who speak out against it.
Meritocracy and Racism
Meritocracy is highlighted as a solution to combating racism and bias within systems. The more meritocratic a system, the less room there is for racism to thrive. The importance of merit over race in areas like combat sports exemplifies how a purely meritocratic approach diminishes biases. The podcast argues that meritocracy reduces racism and other biases embedded in societal structures, advocating for systems that prioritize skills and achievements over racial considerations.
Peter Boghossian is an American professor concerned that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has led to the death of meritocracy in colleges, with corruption and plagiarism absolutely rife. And it’s trickling down to the rest of us.
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