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Episode 247: The Zizians' Reign of Terror (with Tracing Woodgrains)
Feb 10, 2025
This week, guest Jack Despain Zhou, a former producer turned law student and educational advocate, dives into some controversial topics. He shares insights on the troubling dynamics of the Zizians cult, led by the enigmatic trans figure Ziz, and explores the implications of prioritizing diversity over merit in hiring practices at the FAA. The discussion extends to the failures of the education system and the need for accountability. Zhou also critiques the challenges within the rationalist community, revealing how extreme ideologies can take root even in progressive spaces.
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- The podcast introduces Jack Despain Zhou's Center for Educational Progress, aimed at enhancing educational excellence and reforming education policy.
- It critiques the FAA's diversity initiatives that prioritized hiring practices over traditional aptitude tests, linking them to potential safety issues in air traffic control.
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Announcement of a New Education Think Tank
Jack Despain Zo announces the establishment of the Center for Educational Progress, which he is co-founding with fellow graduates from Harvard Education School. The think tank aims to focus on promoting excellence within education, a subject that has been a lifelong passion for Zo. His previous work, including a viral paper on education policy, has fueled his desire to create impactful solutions for issues he perceives within the education system. This initiative marks an exciting new chapter in his career as he transitions from journalism to education policy.
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