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James Lindsay Vs. Cynical theories
Mar 11, 2022
James Lindsay, co-author of Cynical theories, discusses his involvement in the Grievance studies affair and the origin of his book. They explore the difference between liberals in the US and misconceptions about their beliefs. The podcast also delves into grassroots movements, concerns about Europe's control model, and criticisms of cynical theories. The episode concludes with information about the guest's work and a sponsor ad.
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- The hoax papers exposed flaws in the peer-review system and the influence of postmodern philosophy on critical theories.
- There is a rising resistance to the introduction of politically driven critical theories in public schools and governance.
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The Hoax Papers and the Grieving Studies Affair
In 2017, James Lindsay and Peter Boghossian published a hoax paper titled 'The Conceptual Penis as Social Construct.' Later, with the help of Academic Helen Pluckrose, they submitted 20 hoax papers to peer-reviewed journals. Seven were accepted and published, revealing a flawed peer-review system in certain disciplines.
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