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How America brain drained Britian | Peter Hitchens

Jan 6, 2024
Peter Hitchens discusses the role of grammar schools and academic selection in the UK's education system, emphasizing their importance for social mobility. He explores the decline of educational standards and challenges the perceived intellectual decline in society. The podcast also delves into the concept of being truly educated, the revolution against knowledge, and the dismissal of Jordan Peterson's work.
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  • Closure of grammar schools in the UK has led to a decline in educational standards and decreased opportunities for bright working-class students to attend prestigious universities.
  • Being educated means being in a state of informed discontent and recognizing what one doesn't know, challenging the idea of a modern canon of knowledge.

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The Importance of Grammar Schools in Education

Peter Hitchens discusses the significance of grammar schools in the UK education system. He believes that the closure of grammar schools has led to a decline in educational standards, grade inflation, and decreased opportunities for bright working-class students to attend prestigious universities like Oxford and Cambridge.

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