Heterodox Out Loud How Cancel Culture Works with Greg Lukianoff | Ep. 05
Dec 13, 2023
Greg Lukianoff, attorney and President/CEO of FIRE, discusses cancel culture, free speech on college campuses, erosion of public trust, and the importance of non-conformity-inducing pressures in creating a better marketplace of ideas.
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Hamline University Incident
- At Hamline University, Professor Louise Prader showed a 14th-century painting of the Prophet Muhammad.
- A student complained, and Prader's contract wasn't renewed, sparking widespread criticism and the president's resignation.
Emma Camp's Op-Ed
- UVA student Emma Camp wrote an op-ed about the lack of open debate on campus.
- She was subsequently attacked and dismissed as conservative, highlighting the use of ad hominem attacks to silence dissent.
Perfect Rhetorical Fortress
- The "perfect rhetorical fortress" describes how some on the left use layers of ad hominem attacks to shut down arguments.
- These attacks focus on identity and demographics, making it impossible to engage in substantive debate.