#766 - Jonathan Haidt - The Hidden Dangers Of Social Media On Mental Health
Modern Wisdom
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Preserving Viewpoint Diversity in Education Schools
Education schools have been criticized for leaning left ideologically since the 1930s. The concern lies not in the political leaning but in the lack of viewpoint diversity. This absence leads to the perpetuation of confirmation biases and the emergence of structural stupidity, where challenging ideas is avoided to prevent being labeled as conservative or discriminatory. Students in elite education schools express distress over the focus on racial justice and equity at the expense of practical teaching skills. The intensification of the left-right culture war has heightened ideological tendencies in education schools, particularly in elite institutions.
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