The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 238. Bill 67 is Dangerous for Canada | Rex Murphy
Mar 25, 2022
Rex Murphy, a prominent Canadian commentator and author, dives into the controversial Bill 67, branded as an 'anti-racist' initiative but viewed by many as a dangerous encroachment on civil liberties. He critiques its implications for education, warning of ideological shifts that prioritize political beliefs over traditional teaching. The discussion also addresses the risks posed to free speech and personal freedoms in the name of equity. With sharp analysis, Murphy highlights the complexities of implementing anti-racism policies and their potential to stifle open discourse.
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The Perversion of Education
- Educational institutions have shifted from developing competencies to shaping social attitudes.
- They now prioritize ideologies over core subjects like literacy and history.
The Ideology of Bill 67
- Bill 67 prioritizes group identity over individual development, rejecting the concept of sovereign individuals.
- It promotes the idea that moral individuals strive to reduce inequalities between groups.
Unconscious Bias and Its Implications
- Bill 67 introduces the concept of unconscious bias, which is inherently subjective and difficult to prove.
- This raises questions about who gets to define and judge unconscious bias in others.