The Good Fight Eboo Patel on Pluralism
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May 4, 2024 
Eboo Patel and Yascha Mounk discuss how universities can promote mutual respect through pluralism, bridging divides on college campuses. They explore the challenges of identity politics, the need for genuine dialogue, and the importance of fostering curiosity, respect, and cooperation in education. The conversation delves into addressing societal challenges, promoting inclusivity, and creating a respectful environment for diverse perspectives.
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Critique to Regime
- A critique of anti-racism becoming the dominant paradigm in higher education, hindering intellectual inquiry.
- It evolved from a critique to a paradigm, then a regime with coercive force.
Training for Civic Challenges
- Universities should prepare students to address real-world civic challenges, like polarization in school boards or libraries.
- Diversity programs should equip graduates to facilitate cooperation across differences.
Respect, Relate, Cooperate
- The dominant diversity paradigm often demonizes, demeans, and divides.
- A better approach is to respect, relate, and cooperate across differences.