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Universities Have Betrayed Their Own Purpose - Heather Mac Donald
Mar 10, 2024
Heather Mac Donald discusses the decline of academic discourse in universities, challenges of addressing racism and free speech, critique on DEI initiatives, concerns of near collisions and competence erosion, navigating diversity in medical school admissions, and challenging narratives of racism and incarceration.
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- Universities are shifting focus from merit-based education to oppression studies, betraying their core mission of passing on a civilizational legacy.
- Political correctness in universities suppresses free speech, limits discourse, and promotes a singular ideology, hindering intellectual growth.
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The Decline of Meritocracy in American Universities
American universities are straying from their mission of passing on a civilizational legacy, focusing instead on oppression studies. The degradation of academic life, highlighted by recent events, indicates a shift away from merit-based education. The politicization of universities based on contested reality themes like white racism has led to anti-Semitic sentiments and support for extremist ideologies among students.
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