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"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg
E61: Noah Smith on Wokeness, Right Wing Muckrakers, and Class vs Identity
May 31, 2024
Economist and author, Noah Smith, discusses elite overproduction in academia, the rise of right-wing muckrakers, and the challenges of navigating wokeness and political labels with Erik Torenberg in an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
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- Elite overproduction in academia highlights challenges for white men like David Austin Walsh.
- Right-wing muckrakers like Chris Rufo critique diversity and inclusion efforts, sparking national debates.
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The Challenge of White Men in Academia
The discussion highlights the challenges faced by white men like David Austin Walsh in academia, where the changing dynamics of hiring practices reflect broader social and economic trends. Walsh's experience of feeling unemployable due to his race sparked controversy and backlash from both progressives and conservatives, underscoring the complexities of diversity and hiring in academic settings.
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