The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Dr. Eric Kaufmann - The Buckingham Manifesto for Post-Progressive Social Science (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_859)
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Aug 1, 2025 
Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham and founder of the Center for Heterodox Social Science, discusses the Buckingham Manifesto advocating for a post-progressive movement in academia. He emphasizes the need for free discourse amidst rising 'woke' ideologies and shares insights on navigating graduate research challenges. The conversation lightens with a whimsical story about a memorable meal at a local fish and chips restaurant, showcasing the joy of culinary delights alongside academic pursuits.
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Post-Progressive Social Science Agenda
- Post-progressivism aims to rebalance social sciences towards truth, moving beyond ideological taboos set by progressivism.
- It promotes countercultural social science and critical woke studies to study woke ideology objectively.
Create Parallel Academic Ecosystem
- Build a parallel academic ecosystem with new universities and networks to amplify non-progressive social science.
- Use alternative media and AI tools to increase the influence of dissident academics beyond academia.
Right-Leaning Podcasts Fill Demand
- Popular political podcasts in the US tend to skew right, filling a demand despite left-leaning academia.
- This presents a strategic opportunity for non-progressive scholars to expand their influence through new media.
