Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (EP.231)
Infinite Loops
Truth Prevails Where Stakes Are High
When individuals have significant stakes in a situation, they are compelled to confront and accept the truth rather than adhere to popular or fashionable beliefs. This principle highlights a critical flaw in academia, particularly in social sciences, where prevailing notions often favor the idea of a 'blank slate' human without considering inherent differences among populations. In contrast, environments like hospitals, where life-and-death decisions are made, require a pragmatic approach rooted in reality. Medical professionals rely on accurate information such as ethnicity and biological sex to inform treatment and risk assessment, underscoring that the urgency of truth is essential in high-stakes settings, while in academia, the absence of immediate consequences allows for adherence to potentially false beliefs.
