I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST The 'Impossible Conversation' Continues: How Can We Save the West? with Dr. Peter Boghossian
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Jan 20, 2026 
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Peter Boghossian, a philosopher and author renowned for his insights on critical thinking, tackles pressing issues affecting Western civilization. He shares his experience with the 2017 grievance studies hoax, revealing how institutions become indoctrination centers. Hear his thoughts on teacher certification as a key to change and why he sees Western Europe as 'beyond hope.' Delve into his perspectives on morality, atheism, and the importance of honest dialogues in today's polarized society.
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Grievance Studies Hoax Revealed
- Peter Boghossian described the 2017 'grievance studies' hoax that submitted fabricated papers to expose ideological rot in some academic fields.
- He explained how several bogus papers passed peer review and the episode led to his public censure and media firestorm.
Dog-Park Paper Passed Peer Review
- Boghossian recounts publishing a paper on dog-park 'rape culture' and how it won an award, illustrating peer-review failures.
- He used humor and provocation to test whether ideology trumped reality in certain journals.
Universities As Indoctrination Hubs
- Boghossian argues universities act as indoctrination factories that replicate a dominant moral orthodoxy rather than seek truth.
- He traces core problems to teacher certification programs and pedagogy focused on power and oppression.
