The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

No Mercy / No Malice: Weapons of War: Higher Ed

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Aug 10, 2024
Explore the growing influence of external adversaries on American universities and how commercialization shapes education. Delve into the evolving relationship between conflict, technology, and higher education, especially amidst geopolitical tensions like the Ukraine conflict. Uncover the complexities of foreign funding, particularly Qatar's investments in American institutions, and their implications for human rights and patriotism. The discussion raises critical questions about values, leadership, and the rise of narcissism in students today.
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INSIGHT

Conflict Drives Progress

  • Conflict fuels innovation, seen throughout history from slingshots to the internet.
  • The 20th century exemplified this link, and the 21st century likely will too.
ANECDOTE

Wartime Innovation

  • Israeli veterans founded numerous startups, including Waze and Palo Alto Networks, leveraging their combat experience.
  • Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan advanced prosthetics and TBI understanding, while Ukraine drives drone innovation.
INSIGHT

Hybrid Warfare

  • Hybrid warfare blends conventional tactics with cyber, disinformation, and economic warfare.
  • Putin excels in this, mirroring Big Tech's exploitation of misinformation for ROI.
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