Dad Saves America Peter Boghossian on Critical Thinking, Failing Universities, and Why Debate Matters
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May 10, 2024 
Philosopher Peter Boghossian discusses the decline of critical thinking in academia, the impact of ideology on education, and the importance of open debate. Topics include grievance studies, the role of tenure, vulnerabilities to dogma, and the necessity of protecting civilization through rational discourse and truth-seeking.
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Grievance Studies Affair
- Peter Boghossian, James Lindsay, and Helen Pluckrose exposed low-quality scholarship in activist-oriented journals.
- They published hoax papers with ridiculous claims, like linking penises to climate change, in prestigious journals.
Importance of Academic Journals
- Academic journals play a crucial role in disseminating knowledge and shaping public policy.
- Publishing nonsense in these journals undermines their credibility and the policies they inform.
Peer Review and Tenure
- The peer-review process, while flawed, is essential for vetting knowledge and ensuring quality.
- Tenure incentivizes publishing to the dominant ideology rather than pursuing truth. The journals themselves have been ideologically captured.