"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg
Elite Overproduction and the Future of the Right
May 29, 2024
The discussion starts with a viral post from a Yale history postdoc that stirs debate about identity politics in academia. The hosts delve into elite overproduction and its impact on political thought, highlighting job market disparities. They critique the evolving nature of political muckraking within conservatism and the tension between traditional and progressive ideologies. The need for a new conservative lexicon emerges, emphasizing the importance of fresh voices in the political landscape. Humor and insight color their analysis of these complex topics.
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- Personal reputation impacts professional opportunities in academia.
- Shortage of history job prospects leads to competition and frustration among aspiring academics.
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David Austin Walsh's Controversial Twitter Thread and Backlash
David Austin Walsh, a history postdoc at Yale, sparked controversy with his Twitter thread claiming that being a white man makes one unemployable in history academia. His provocative statements led to widespread criticism from both progressives and conservatives. Walsh's perceived arrogance and refusal to back down from his claims alienated sympathy from all sides, highlighting the impact of personal reputation on professional opportunities.
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