The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 736 - The College Scam
Mar 13, 2019
The podcast dives into a controversial college admissions scandal involving celebrities, exposing systemic corruption in education. It critiques the notion of meritocracy and highlights how wealth can skew the playing field. The discussion reveals the implications of credentialism and the pressure it places on families seeking prestige. Additionally, it tackles media biases and their effects on public perception, while also touching on the importance of meaningful relationships over superficial connections.
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College Admissions Scandal
- Wealthy parents bribed their children's way into universities.
- Examples include faking athletic achievements and paying proctors to inflate test scores.
The Real Purpose of College
- Colleges focus on credentialism and social connections, not skill-building.
- Humanities degrees do not offer practical job skills like science degrees.
Credentialism and Social Connections
- Rich parents value the credential and social connections college provides.
- Ben Shapiro questions why unqualified students don't fail out, highlighting the lack of rigor.