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Shaping VapingShaping VapingTobacco harm reduction expert Joe Gitchell joins AVM's Jim McCarthy to discuss the wildly popular Audible podcast series "Vaping Wars." The series, hosted by two veteran journalists, may be the most balanced mainstream media treatment of nicotine vaping so far. But could it have been even better? McCarthy says yes, pointing out that the podcast failed to mention some key facts about the benefits of nicotine vaping. Gitchell, though acknowledging the series' limitations, says "Vaping Wars" will help shift the public's understanding of tobacco harm reduction in the right direction.Follow Joe Gitchell @jgitchell Please...
2024-07-1900 min
The DissidentsFSF Ep. 6: Book Banning Vs. Letting People Decide for Themselves | Pam Hayes-BohananIn this episode, co-hosts Chris and Joia have the pleasure of speaking with Pam Hayes-Bohanan, a librarian with a career spanning nearly three decades. She shares her journey and insights on the importance of free speech, including discussing how her upbringing and experiences shaped her beliefs. She emphasizes the need for diverse voices and critical thinking, highlighting the importance of allowing ideas to be shared. Pam also discusses the role of libraries in providing credible information and promoting education on thinking skills.
See: https://heterodoxacademy.org/blog/utopia-in-the-stacks/
2024-07-1620 min
the radical centerMental Health and Anti-White Hate: Open Therapy with Andrew HartzAndrew Hartz is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute:
https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/
He's a practicing clinical psychologist in New York City and was
formerly a professor in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Long
Island University in Brooklyn. He's written about politics and mental
health here:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/freud-explains-cancel-culture-id-ego-superego-hypermorality-censorship-1960s-counterculture-implicit-bias-mental-illness-psychoanalysts-11659887354?mod=opinion_lead_pos6
and here:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-diagnosis-for-american-polarization-11604447133?mod=hp_opin_pos_2
and he has developed materials for Heterodox Academy:
https://heterodoxacademy.org/resources/dialectical-thinking-classroom-activity-2/
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If you would like to contact me, my website is:
https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I...
2024-06-2431 min
the radical centerWhat the Mental Health Profession is Missing: Open Therapy with Dr. Andrew HartzAndrew Hartz is the founder of the Open Therapy Institute:
https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/
He's a practicing clinical psychologist in New York City and was
formerly a professor in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Long
Island University in Brooklyn. He's written about politics and mental
health here:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/freud-explains-cancel-culture-id-ego-superego-hypermorality-censorship-1960s-counterculture-implicit-bias-mental-illness-psychoanalysts-11659887354?mod=opinion_lead_pos6
and here:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-diagnosis-for-american-polarization-11604447133?mod=hp_opin_pos_2
and he has developed materials for Heterodox Academy:
https://heterodoxacademy.org/resources/dialectical-thinking-classroom-activity-2/
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If you would like to contact me, my website is:
https://theradicalcenterconsulting.com/ and I...
2024-06-2225 min
The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and DevelopmentThe ”Research to Practice” EpisodeMatt and Clark are so happy to have our dear friend and colleague, Elham Arabi join for the episode.
In this show, we explore the nuance, and sometimes vague aspects, of culturally responsive learning and how that intricately ties to research and practice. In other words, what are the business cultural facets that affect learning initiatives. What norms, standards, values, and political schema all have impacts?
Matt shamelessly references his own model for why stakeholders say no... (1) They don't buy the premise-- they don't accept the problem as stated. (2) They don't buy the solution. They...
2024-03-031h 06
4Sight ChatsNicolai J. Foss: The Bossless Company, Wokeness, Bocconi - 4Sight Chats SE2 Ep.9
Nicolai J. Foss is a professor of strategy at the Copenhagen Business School. He is a prolific contributor to the research literature in management and is one of the world's most cited management scholars. He is mainly interested in the organizational and individual-level aspects of processes of creating and capturing value.
Also available in video format on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QgKJOuJ1uNM
CHAT OUTLINE
[02:58] Can you give us a quick introduction to your recent book “Why Managers Matter: The perils of the Bossless Company”, with Peter Klein?
[10:21] Mark...
2023-06-221h 01
Aporia PodcastThe Heterodox Academy has FAILED! | Nathan CofnasNathan Cofnas is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. He works in the philosophy of biology (very broadly construed) and ethics, and the intersection of these fields. He is particularly interested in scientific and ethical controversies connected with evolution-informed social science. Nathan aspires to do philosophy that is continuous with science. Most of his work deals with methodological issues at the border between science and philosophy, and about half of his publications are in science journals. Nathan studied at Oxford (DPhil, Philosophy), Cambridge (MPhil, History and Philosophy of Science), Lingnan, a...
2023-03-1858 min
The ThoughtStretchers PodcastCreating A Critical Thinking CurriculumDrew Perkins talks with Will Reusch and Zach Cresswell about the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines curriculum they've created and are piloting with funding through Heterodox Academy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Email cylinderradio@gmail.com or z_cress@proton.me to request access to the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines Curriculum Will Reusch social media: willreusch, @teecherreusch, Zach Cresswell social media: @z_cress, z_cress heterodoxacademy.org The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 175 Are Good Intentions But Bad Ideas Growing Fragile Students? Will's podcast: Cylinder Radio The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 160 Navigating The Landscape Of Labels In S...
2022-10-131h 00The ThoughtStretchers PodcastCreating A Critical Thinking CurriculumDrew Perkins talks with Will Reusch and Zach Cresswell about the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines curriculum they've created and are piloting with funding through Heterodox Academy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Email cylinderradio@gmail.com or z_cress@proton.me to request access to the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines Curriculum Will Reusch social media: willreusch, @teecherreusch, Zach Cresswell social media: @z_cress, z_cress heterodoxacademy.org The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 175 Are Good Intentions But Bad Ideas Growing Fragile Students? Will's podcast: Cylinder Radio The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 160 Navigating The Landscape Of Labels In S...
2022-10-131h 00
New Hope Niagara Digging Deeper PodcastEpisode 130 - Wake Up Link to the podcast mentioned in this discussion:https://heterodoxacademy.org/blog/one-telos-truth-or-social-justice-2/
2022-09-2129 min
A State of MindThe Woke Takeover of Naropa UniversityJulian talks with Hō about his challenges confronting the "wokism" run amuck in his brief time at Naropa University.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
7:58 Reading some of the Title IX Investigative Report
24:06 Conversation with Hō begins
References and Resources:
A State of Mind #80: Shadow Sides of Naropa University #80 Shadow Sides of Naropa University with Kate Vosti, Somatic Educator
Jonathon Haidt The Coddling of the American Mind: https://www.thecoddling.com
John McWhorter
Douglas Murray: https://douglasmurray.net
Bret Weinstein: https://bretweinstein.net
Making Sense with Sam Harris: https://www.samharris.org...
2022-08-242h 23
Heterodox Out LoudFinal Episode: Welcome to Heterodox Academy, Jonathan HaidtIn our final episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we will listen to the first blog post on the Heterodox Academy website: “Welcome to Heterodox Academy.”It was written in September of 2015 by Jonathan Haidt, sharing his vision of building a community of people who treasure open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement. Let us know what you think! For comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.This episode was hosted by Zach Rausch, and produced by Davies Content. Heterodox Out Lo...
2022-07-3005 minHeterodox Out LoudFinal Episode: Welcome to Heterodox Academy, Jonathan HaidtIn our final episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we will listen to the first blog post on the Heterodox Academy website: “Welcome to Heterodox Academy.”It was written in September of 2015 by Jonathan Haidt, sharing his vision of building a community of people who treasure open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement. Let us know what you think! For comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.This episode was hosted by Zach Rausch, and produced by Davies Content. Heterodox Out Lo...
2022-07-3005 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 43: Stop Disparaging Working Class Students, Jonathan ZimmermanIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we speak with Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of History of Education at the University of Pennsylvania about why social class is one of the last acceptable prejudices in many academic circles — and what we can do about it.Jon has written numerous books, including The Amateur Hour: A History of College Teaching in America and Free Speech, and Why You Should Give a Damn. He has also written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Chronicle of Higher Education, The New York Review of B...
2022-07-2127 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 43: Stop Disparaging Working Class Students, Jonathan ZimmermanIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we speak with Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of History of Education at the University of Pennsylvania about why social class is one of the last acceptable prejudices in many academic circles — and what we can do about it.Jon has written numerous books, including The Amateur Hour: A History of College Teaching in America and Free Speech, and Why You Should Give a Damn. He has also written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Chronicle of Higher Education, The New York Review of B...
2022-07-2127 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 42: How to Have Conversations That Work, John McWhorter and Glenn LouryIn this special episode of Heterodox Out Loud, recorded in-person at Heterodox Academy’s 2022 conference in Denver, we speak with Glenn Loury, Professor of the Social Sciences and Economics at Brown University, and John McWhorter, Professor of Linguistics at Columbia University. John has authored over 20 books on issues of race and language and writes a widely-read biweekly newsletter for the New York Times. Glenn has published numerous influential books on race, inequality, and economics. He is also the host of the well-known podcast, The Glenn Show on BloggingHeads TV, where John is a regular gue...
2022-07-0722 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 42: How to Have Conversations That Work, John McWhorter and Glenn LouryIn this special episode of Heterodox Out Loud, recorded in-person at Heterodox Academy’s 2022 conference in Denver, we speak with Glenn Loury, Professor of the Social Sciences and Economics at Brown University, and John McWhorter, Professor of Linguistics at Columbia University. John has authored over 20 books on issues of race and language and writes a widely-read biweekly newsletter for the New York Times. Glenn has published numerous influential books on race, inequality, and economics. He is also the host of the well-known podcast, The Glenn Show on BloggingHeads TV, where John is a regular gue...
2022-07-0722 min
The Examined AthleteEP 41 - Kyle Vitale (Heterodox Academy)In this episode, Clay speaks with Kyle Vitale, PhD. Kyle is the Director of Programs at the Heterodox Academy (HxA).
HxA is a nonpartisan nonprofit formed as a response to the rise of orthodoxy within scholarly culture. HxA works to improve the quality of research and education by promoting open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in institutions of higher learning. The HxA community is made up of more than 5,000 professors, educators, administrators, and students who come from a range of institutions, represent nearly every discipline, and are distributed throughout 49 states and across the globe.
Learn more about HxA on...
2022-07-051h 19Heterodox Out LoudEp. 41: Is Woke Media Destroying Democracy? with Batya Ungar-SargonIn this special episode of Heterodox Out Loud, recorded in-person at Heterodox Academy’s 2022 conference in Denver, we speak with Batya Ungar-Sargon about the declining trust in American journalism, whether trust is warranted at all, and how higher education may be contributing to this growing problem.Our guest is Batya Ungar-Sargon, deputy opinion-editor of Newsweek magazine. Batya is the author of Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy.Let us know what you think! For comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.This ep...
2022-06-3018 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 41: Is Woke Media Destroying Democracy? with Batya Ungar-SargonIn this special episode of Heterodox Out Loud, recorded in-person at Heterodox Academy’s 2022 conference in Denver, we speak with Batya Ungar-Sargon about the declining trust in American journalism, whether trust is warranted at all, and how higher education may be contributing to this growing problem.Our guest is Batya Ungar-Sargon, deputy opinion-editor of Newsweek magazine. Batya is the author of Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy.Let us know what you think! For comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.This ep...
2022-06-3018 min
Blocked and ReportedEpisode 119: Live From The Heterodox Academy Conference In DenverIt finally happened! A BARPod live show. It was very very fun. If you’d like to talk about it with other BARPod premium subscribers, click here. (MANY thanks to Andy Mills for whipping the audio into publishable form — there was a recording error and it was a mess at first.)Show notes/Links:Heterodox Academy: https://heterodoxacademy.org/Katie on Stuart Reges: https://www.thestranger.com/tech/2018/06/26/28210971/university-of-washington-computer-science-lecturer-explains-why-why-women-dont-code-chaos-ensuesJesse on the CUNY controvery: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/09/a-cuny-student-was-investigated-for-criticizing-israel.htmlJesse on the Lake Washington Institute of Tech...
2022-06-201h 14Heterodox Out LoudEp. 40: Free Speech: A History From Socrates to Social Media, Jacob MchangamaIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we explore the history of free speech, how the understanding of it has changed, and the volatile swings in public opinion about this core value. Our guest is Jacob Mchangama, a Danish lawyer, human-rights advocate, and social commentator. He is the founder and director of Justitia, a Copenhagen-based think tank focusing on human rights, freedom of speech, and the rule of law. He’s also the author of the acclaimed new book, “Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media.” Blog post: Free...
2022-06-1630 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 40: Free Speech: A History From Socrates to Social Media, Jacob MchangamaIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we explore the history of free speech, how the understanding of it has changed, and the volatile swings in public opinion about this core value. Our guest is Jacob Mchangama, a Danish lawyer, human-rights advocate, and social commentator. He is the founder and director of Justitia, a Copenhagen-based think tank focusing on human rights, freedom of speech, and the rule of law. He’s also the author of the acclaimed new book, “Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media.” Blog post: Free...
2022-06-1630 min
Areas of AgreementEpisode 9: The State of Public Discourse on CampusUrban-Rural Action, with support from Heterodox Academy, has done a series of workshops with college students on how to have dialogues across difference. The need for this training is clear. Students often go through school without having constructive conversations with people they disagree with, and research shows that they are often hesitant to express their views on divisive topics. In this episode, two students share what they learned from a recent workshop, what it's like trying to encourage thoughtful deliberation on their campus, and why that can be a challenge. A professor who has dedicated his career to promoting a...
2022-06-0232 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 39: A Defense of Faith Statements, Shirley MullenIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we look at a deeply counterintuitive claim within the free speech movement in higher education: that mandatory faith statements at universities may actually support and advance academic freedom. Our guest is Shirley Mullen, who served as president of Houghton College for 15 years, retiring in May of 2021. Prior to becoming Houghton’s president, she served at various times as a classroom professor, chief academic officer and residence life director. Blog post: In Defense of Faith StatementsLet us know...
2022-06-0236 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 39: A Defense of Faith Statements, Shirley MullenIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we look at a deeply counterintuitive claim within the free speech movement in higher education: that mandatory faith statements at universities may actually support and advance academic freedom. Our guest is Shirley Mullen, who served as president of Houghton College for 15 years, retiring in May of 2021. Prior to becoming Houghton’s president, she served at various times as a classroom professor, chief academic officer and residence life director. Blog post: In Defense of Faith StatementsLet us know...
2022-06-0236 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 38: An HxA Conference Preview: The Trust Crisis In Higher Education, Erec Smith and Kyle VitaleIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we’re giving our podcast community a first look at the vital conversations to expect at HxA Conference 2022 in Denver this June, as we host a discussion between two of our conference speakers on the crisis of trust in higher education—a central theme in both our upcoming conference and summer programming.Our guests on the show are Kyle Vitale, HxA’s Director of Programs and Erec Smith, Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania and co-founder of Free Black Thought, a non-profit that highlights black...
2022-05-2129 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 38: An HxA Conference Preview: The Trust Crisis In Higher Education, Erec Smith and Kyle VitaleIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we’re giving our podcast community a first look at the vital conversations to expect at HxA Conference 2022 in Denver this June, as we host a discussion between two of our conference speakers on the crisis of trust in higher education—a central theme in both our upcoming conference and summer programming.Our guests on the show are Kyle Vitale, HxA’s Director of Programs and Erec Smith, Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania and co-founder of Free Black Thought, a non-profit that highlights black...
2022-05-2129 min
Ancient and Modern podcastDemocracy, Liberalism, Rationalism: Classical Athens and TodayInterview with Prof. Ober on Athenian democracy; democracy and liberalism; and the prospects for liberal democracy. Mass and Elite in Democratic Athens: https://press.princeton.edu/books/pap... Political Dissent in Democratic Athens: https://www.amazon.com/Political-Diss... Democracy and Knowledge: https://politicalscience.stanford.edu...Demopolis: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/... Stanford Civics Initiative: https://civics.stanford.eduHeterodox Academy: https://heterodoxacademy.org/hxcommun... Get full access to Owl of Athena at owlofathena.substack.com/subscribe
2022-05-111h 02Heterodox Out LoudEp. 37: The Life and Philosophy of HxA President, John TomasiIn this special episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we’re sharing excerpts from a personal and wide-ranging interview between Heterodox Academy President, John Tomasi, and philosopher turned podcast host, Zohar Atkins.We hear Tomasi discuss his deep interest in philosophy, how skepticism and faith can be friends, and the challenges he’s faced throughout his career, both as an academic and now as president of Heterodox Academy. You can hear the full 70 minute interview on Zohar’s podcast, Meditations with Zohar.Let us know what you think! For comments and qu...
2022-05-0521 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 36: The Case for Courageous Truth-Seeking, Robert GeorgeIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we explore the flawed human tendency to reject and censor opposing arguments — especially when they contradict values and beliefs that are held with conviction. Our guest on the show, Robert George, the sixth McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, explains how we can remain confident and passionate in our commitments, while also embracing and engaging opposing perspectives.In addition to his academic accolades, George has served as Chairman of the...
2022-04-2125 min
The Singularity Discussion SeriesFBL50: Jonathan Haidt - How Social Media Dissolves SocietyThis week our guest is social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, who has authored several of my personal favorite books including the Happiness Hypothesis, The Righteous Mind, and the Coddling of the American Mind. We're lucky enough to have Jon join us to discuss his just released Atlantic article entitled, 'Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid,' which explores his upcoming book about social media.
In this episode we discuss the key points of this article, exploring what dynamics shifted in American life as a result of social media and the resulting impacts on...
2022-04-1158 min
Blocked and ReportedEpisode 109: Fat Activists Say "Hold The Bacon" And We Unveil Our 10-Point Plan To Groom Your KidsAfter Katie and Jesse have a frank discussion about the future of their relationship, they talk about a mind-boggling controversy in the fat activism world and the week everyone became a ‘groomer’ on Twitter. If you’d like to discuss this episode with other premium subscribers, you can do so here.Show notes/Links:Katie and Nellie!: Jesse and Destiny!: Katie and Jesse and Heterodox and… YOU??? (code BARPod): https://heterodoxacademy.org/conference-2022/Health at Every Size: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4937206-health-at-every-sizeCreative Funding: https...
2022-04-111h 03Heterodox Out LoudEp. 35: Diversity Is Not Enough: Why Collective Intelligence Requires Both Diversity and Disagreement, Ravi KudesiaIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we explore a concept revered by many and challenged by few in higher education—the value of diversity. We look beyond the surface of this belief, and consider how different kinds of diversity impact team building, decision making, and collective intelligence. Our guest on the show is Ravi Kudesia, Assistant Professor at the Fox School of Business at Temple University. He teaches courses on Power, Influence, and Negotiation, has won numerous teaching awards, and has appeared in The Financial Times, New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, CNN, and a nu...
2022-04-0728 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 34: Part 1: Political Diversity Will Improve Social Psychological Science, Lee Jussim and Jonathan Haidt (Blog Audio-Only)On part 1 of this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we’ll listen to Jonathan Haidt’s edited summary of a seminal academic paper that helped lead to the founding of Heterodox Academy. The original paper, “Political Diversity Will Improve Social Psychological Science,” was published in Behavioral and Brain Sciences in 2015, and was written by Jonathan Haidt, Lee Jussim, Jose Duarte, Jarret Crawford, Phil Tetlock, and Charlotta Stern. Make sure to listen to listen to part 2 where we speak with co-author Lee Jussim, Social Psychologist and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers Universit...
2022-03-2529 minHeterodox Out LoudEp. 34: Part 2: Political Diversity Will Improve Social Psychological Science, Lee Jussim (Interview-Only)On part 2 of this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we continue exploring how political bias in academia can solidify into orthodoxies that undermine truth-seeking and critical inquiry.We speak with co-author of Political Diversity Will Improve Social Psychological Science, Lee Jussim, Social Psychologist and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. Lee has published numerous articles and edited several books on social perception, accuracy, self-fulfilling prophecies, and stereotypes. For more from Lee, check out his Psychology Today blog called Rabble Rouser. Let us know what you th...
2022-03-2422 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 33: Suppressing Curiosity: How GPAs, Forced Memorization, and Mandatory Exams May Undermine Open Inquiry, Dylan SeltermanOn today's episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we explore the possibility that the ongoing crisis of free inquiry and viewpoint diversity in universities is not a sudden aberration, but instead the inevitable outcome of a rigid, top-down university system. From undermining students’ natural curiosity to increasing stress and anxiety, we talk with Dylan Selterman—Social-Personality Psychologist and Associate Teaching Professor at Johns Hopkins University—about the flaws in our current education system and his vision for a more student-led academic future. Dylan’s blog post: “Curiosity Is One Key To Heterodoxy. Forced Memorization Is Not.”
2022-03-1024 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 32: Political Disparities in the Academy: It's More Than Self-Selection, John WrightWhy do some academic fields have political disparities among professors between 40/100:1 (liberals to conservatives), while other fields have little to no disparity at all? For answers, we talk with John Paul Wright, professor of Criminology at the University of Cincinnati. He explains that the political disparities that exist can be understood if we dive into the research on the development of criminal gangs.John’s blog: “Political Disparities in the Academy: It’s More Than Self-Selection”Let us know what you think! For comments and questions...
2022-02-2429 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 31: DEI Statements: Compassion Filter or Ideological Test? with Alex SmallOn today's episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we explore the now widespread use of diversity, equity, and inclusion statements to hire, recruit, and promote in higher education. Our guest, Alex Small, Professor of Physics at California State Polytechnic University, argues that while inclusion statements are often well-meaning attempts to uplift compassionate teachers and mentors, they may be simply filtering for ideological conformity and slogan-savvy careerists. Alex’s blog: “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statements: Compassion Filter or Ideological Test?”Let us know what you think! For comments and questions email communi...
2022-02-1025 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 30: Intersectionality Is a Political Football—Here’s Why it Doesn’t Have to Be, Chris MartinToday’s show is our second episode about Intersectionality, an academic theory that began with important facts but slowly turned into an unhelpful ideology. We sit down with Chris Martin—HxA Co-founder and Psychologist at Oglethorpe University—who argues that Intersectionality can be a valuable tool, but requires those on the political left and right to concede a few critical points. Chris’s blog: “Intersectionality Is a Political Football—Here’s Why it Doesn’t Have to Be”Let us know what you think! For comments and questions email communications@hete...
2022-01-2727 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 29: Curiosity U, John TomasiToday’s episode is all about the purpose of higher education. We sit down with Heterodox Academy’s first president, John Tomasi, to discuss the future of university life and a new value that he thinks should guide us forward. Before joining HxA, John was Romeo Elton 1843 Professor of Natural Theology at Brown University.John’s blog: “Curiosity U.”Let us know what you think! For comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.This episode was hosted by Zach Rausch, and produced by Davies Content.
2022-01-1150 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 28: University Professors After the U.S. Capitol Riot: Good Intentions and Disastrous Ends, Martha McCaughey and Scott WelshThis episode—released one year after the U.S. Capitol Riot—examines the role of the “scholar-activist” and how their good intentions may unintentionally lead to disastrous ends. We sit down and discuss these topics with Appalachian State University professors: Martha McCaughey, Professor of Sociology, and Scott Welsh, Associate Professor of Communication.Martha and Scott’s blog: “University Professors After the U.S. Capitol Riot: When Becoming Part of the Solution Is Part of the Problem.”Let us know what you think! For comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.
2022-01-0427 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 27: A Heterodox Holiday Special with Jonathan Haidt, Erec Smith, David Diener, & Angel ParhamWe’re living in difficult times. Our nation is increasingly polarized and our campuses are plagued with distrust and fear. As we move into 2022, we share three blogs that we hope will inspire, ease divisions, and cultivate a sense of wonder and humility. Today’s episode includes Jonathan Haidt’s essay, “True Diversity Requires Generosity of Spirit,” Erec Smith’s “A Rhetoric of Common Values,” and a new essay by Angel Parham and David Diener, “How Our Fraught History Can Still be the Source of Unity.”This episode was hosted by Zach Rausc...
2021-12-2327 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 26: Asymmetries in the Culture War, Christian Alejandro GonzalezToday’s episode examines how we treat our ideological adversaries and how responses to them often come down to a numbers game. We sit down with Christian Gonzalez, a Ph.D. student in political theory at Georgetown University and a Writing Fellow at Heterodox Academy, to discuss a disturbing story about power, human nature, and public discourse.Christian’s Blog: On Social Power Dynamics in Political DiscourseFor comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.This episode was hosted by Zach Rausch. The artwork was inspired by Chri...
2021-12-0220 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 25: How Critics of Intersectionality (Often) Miss The Point, Ian StoreyAre certain ideas inherently dangerous—and when can we reasonably separate a set of ideas from the aggressive tactics of those who push them forward?This week on the Heterodox Out Loud podcast, we’re sitting down with Ian Storey, an associate fellow at the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities at Bard College, to explore these important questions, especially as they relate to modern conversations around Intersectionality, deplatforming, social media, and the path toward civility in public discourse. Ian’s Blog: How Critics of Intersectionality (Often) Miss The Poi...
2021-11-1824 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 24: Restoring Civil Discourse in Higher Education, Pano KanelosToday’s episode features Pano Kanelos, a university president on a mission to restore civil discourse in higher education. We’ll learn how the campus life he loved so deeply began changing for the worse. Tune in for a conversation about moral leadership, civil discourse, the future of the university, and a radical idea that may upend everything. Pano’s Blog: The Importance of Learning to Argue From Ancient Greece Through the PresentFor comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.This episode was hosted...
2021-11-0927 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 23: What the ‘Free Speech’ Debate is Still Missing, Ilana RedstoneToday’s episode is about how voices become silenced and when to determine if a free speech crisis exists. We’ll hear the story of Ilana Redstone, a professor who argues that we must go beyond the surface and look at subtle forms of censorship and suppression that exist within higher education. Our topics include free speech, the covid-19 pandemic, and bias in the classroom.Ilana’s Blog: What the ‘Free Speech’ Debate is Still Missing To engage deeper with these ideas, check out HxA’s Open Inquiry Resource Guide.
2021-10-1424 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 22: Why Bad Things Happen: Covid and Health Inequality, Michael JindraThis episode is about how we explain why bad things happen. We hear the story of Michael Jindra, a cultural anthropologist who challenges the common narrative around health disparities in the United States. Our topics include free will, systemic racism, and personal responsibility.Michael’s blog: Covid, Health Inequality and the Avoidance of Behavioral Explanations.To engage deeper with these ideas, check out our related posts:
Politics, Evolution, and Gender: A Heterodox Firestorm and Lessons Learned by Glenn Geher
Education is Related to Greater Ideological Prejudice by Sean St...
2021-09-3021 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 21: On The Constitution of Knowledge, Jonathan RauchOn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we venture into the mind of James Madison, one of the most insightful political thinkers in American history. We learn how his wisdom can help solve many of the issues facing higher education. The blog, “Heterodox Academicians, Make Madison Your Model” was written by Jonathan Rauch, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He’s the author of eight books including his most recent, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth. As mentioned in today’s episode: On September 21st, we will be hosting a ri...
2021-09-1611 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 19: Why K-12 Needs Viewpoint Diversity Now, Will ReuschMany K-12 schools across the United States are facing criticism for demonstrating a bias toward left-leaning sociopolitics, while others feel schools are not doing enough. Today’s episode makes the case for viewpoint diversity in K-12 education and the importance of teaching the skills of respectful discourse, regardless of one’s ideological stance.
Today’s blog, Why K-12 Needs Viewpoint Diversity Now was written by Will Reusch. Will is a high school history teacher and the co-moderator of the Heterodox K-12 community. You can learn more about our 20+ HxCommunities here. The piece is narrated by Richard Davies.
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2021-08-1917 min
Hold These Truths with Dan CrenshawThe Psychology of a Pandemic, and How to be Anti-Fragile | Dr. Jonathan HaidtDr. Jonathan Haidt joins us to discuss the psychology of America's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and how to build resilience and thrive in this volatile, uncertain world. Along the way we explore the rise of micro aggression and "safetyism" on campuses, the moral roots of conservatives and liberals, the increasingly toxic polarization on social media and college campuses, and the implications for our democracy. Dr. Haidt is a professor of social psychology at NYU-Stern and author of The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion and co-author of The Coddling...
2021-08-091h 02Heterodox Out LoudEpisode 18: Constructing Campus Craziness, Donald MoynihanThreats to open inquiry and viewpoint diversity do not know ideological bounds. Today’s episode addresses the times when viewpoint diversity gets hijacked for political gain.
Today’s blog, Constructing Campus Craziness, was written by professor Donald Moynihan in February of 2019, in response to a close friend (and co-author) being targeted and falsely accused for being, well, you know the script: a conservaitve-loathing, ideologically motivated, radical left-wing professor. Listen in for the full story of Professor Ken Mayer and an exclusive interview with Donald Moynihan. The piece was narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross.
Are Colleges and Unive...
2021-08-0531 min
Half Hour of HeterodoxyA Deep Dive into DEI: Research, Interventions, and Alternatives with Frank Dobbin, Edward Chang, and Garrett JohnsonFor the past few months at Heterodox Academy, we’ve been exploring a range of perspectives on the philosophy, purpose, and effectiveness of diversity-related training in the context of higher education.
In this episode, a recording of our virtual event, A Deep Dive into DEI: Research, Interventions, and Alternatives, that took place on June 9th, 2021. The moderator is Ilana Redstone, Associate Professor of sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The panel includes leading experts on diversity, equity and inclusion. Frank Dobbin, Professor of Social Sciences at Harvard University, Edward Chang, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at...
2021-07-2943 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 17: Critical Theory vs. Common Humanity? The Case for a Liberal Approach to Social Studies Education, Samantha Hedges & Sam Merrick“Critical Race Theory” is all the rage these days. Between February and June of 2021, Fox News used the term nearly 1300 times. In the past two months, more than 20 bills have been proposed intending to ban Critical Race Theory from K-12 classrooms, while countless op-ed’s have been published taking positions on all sides of the issue. And yet, it still is a term with a slippery definition that very few people, regardless of position, agree upon.
Today’s blog, Critical Theory or Common Humanity? The Case for a Liberal Approach to Social Studies Education co-authored by Sam Merrick...
2021-07-2220 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 16: Religion: A Viewpoint Diversity Blindspot, Seth KaplanToday, we explore a subject that has been under-examined at Heterodox Academy: Religious viewpoint diversity. The piece, Religion: A Viewpoint Diversity Blind Spot?, was written by Dr. Seth Kaplan. He teaches at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University.
Today’s episode is part of a new effort this summer to explore the nuances of religious viewpoint diversity within higher education. On July 26th, we’re going to be hosting a live event on the tensions between religious faith and truth-seeking in both secular and religious colleges and universities. Learn more.
2021-07-1513 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 15: True Diversity Requires Generosity of Spirit, Jonathan HaidtSix years ago, in the fall of 2015, a wave of campus protests spread across the United States. From Yale to Claremont McKenna College to UC Berkeley, students demanded changes related to social justice and gave long lists of demands to their university presidents, often including demands that specific faculty members be fired for perceived verbal offenses.
Today’s blog, “True Diversity Requires Generosity of Spirit” written by Jonathan Haidt in November 2015 is a call for patience, generosity, and a dash of humility, especially towards those we think to be doing us wrong. This piece has withstood the test o...
2021-07-0118 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 14:White Fragility Is Not The Answer. Honest Diversity Is, Irshad ManjiToday’s episode, “White Fragility is not The Answer: Honest Diversity Is” by Irshad Manji is a personal reflection on diversity and a call for a new way to think about what it means to be a human being. Irshad is a member of the Heterodox Academy advisory council, the founder of the Moral Courage Project, and a New York Times best-selling author. Her most recent book is called: Don’t Label Me: An Incredible Conversation For Divided Times.
To engage deeper with these ideas, check out our related posts:
Towards An Ascetic Antiracism by Musa al...
2021-06-1722 minHalf Hour of HeterodoxyDo Community Colleges do Heterodoxy Right? A Panel ConversationCommunity colleges are a staple of American higher education; there are over 900 community colleges in the US and nearly half of all students attend a community college. This panel conversation features community college educators, Andrea Fabrizio, Greg Marks, and Mark Urista who share their experiences on community college campuses. They speak to common misconceptions about community colleges, their experiences with viewpoint diversity and constructive disagreement in their classrooms, the pedagogical methods and strategies that have been most successful, and campus trends they’ve seen over the years. The event was moderated by Dr. Helen Benjamin, former Chancellor of the Co...
2021-06-1035 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 13: ‘Diversity Training’ Doesn’t Work. This Might, Musa al-GharbiDiversity-related training is one of the most contentious issues in higher education today. They have become embedded in the culture wars and spark intense moral disagreements. Musa al-Gharbi, a Fellow in Sociology at Columbia University, has done a deep dive into the research on the efficacy of these trainings. In today’s episode, we speak with Musa and listen to his blog, “‘Diversity Training’ Doesn’t Work. This Might.”
To engage deeper with Musa’s ideas, check out his three-part series on diversity-related training.
“Diversity-Related Training: What is it Good For?”
“You’ve Been Mandated to Do Ineffective Trainin...
2021-06-0233 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 13: ‘Diversity Training’ Doesn’t Work. This Might, Musa al-GharbiDiversity-related training is one of the most contentious issues in higher education today. They have become embedded in the culture wars and spark intense moral disagreements. Musa al-Gharbi, a Fellow in Sociology at Columbia University, has done a deep dive into the research on the efficacy of these trainings. In today’s episode, we speak with Musa and listen to his blog, “‘Diversity Training’ Doesn’t Work. This Might.”
To engage deeper with Musa’s ideas, check out his three-part series on diversity-related training.
“Diversity-Related Training: What is it Good For?”
“You’ve Been Mandated to Do Ineffective Trainin...
2021-06-0233 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 12: Could Feminism (Again) Provide an Argument for More Conservatives?, Alice DregerCould the French postmodern philosopher, Michel Foucault or American Gender theorist, Judith Butler provide us with arguments for the value of viewpoint diversity? For increasing the number of conservative faculty members on college campuses? Alice Dreger thinks so.
Today’s blog, written by Alice, a Heterodox Academy Advisory Council Member and the author of four books, most notably, Galileo’s Middle Finger, is an exquisite reflection on one academic feminist’s journey into and through the “science wars” - a divide between those who thought science could obtain objective truth and those who thought truth was a social-con...
2021-05-2012 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 12: Could Feminism (Again) Provide an Argument for More Conservatives?, Alice DregerCould the French postmodern philosopher, Michel Foucault or American Gender theorist, Judith Butler provide us with arguments for the value of viewpoint diversity? For increasing the number of conservative faculty members on college campuses? Alice Dreger thinks so.
Today’s blog, written by Alice, a Heterodox Academy Advisory Council Member and the author of four books, most notably, Galileo’s Middle Finger, is an exquisite reflection on one academic feminist’s journey into and through the “science wars” - a divide between those who thought science could obtain objective truth and those who thought truth was a social-con...
2021-05-2012 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 11: Three Strategies for Navigating Moral Disagreements, Musa al-GharbiDo you have a friend, family member, or neighbor whose views you just cannot stand? They seem to have jumped off the deep end, living in a land of conspiracies and false truths? And you know, at the core of your heart, that they are just wrong? If so, this episode is for you.
Today’s blog, written by Musa al-Gharbi, the Paul F. Lazarsfeld Fellow in Sociology at Columbia University, is about persuasion, but also about humility, and owning up to the fact that most of the time, we know less than we are willing to ac...
2021-05-1331 minHalf Hour of HeterodoxyA Fine Balance: Academic Freedom and Academic ResponsibilityWhat does it mean for professors to have full freedom in the classroom and in their research? What are the requirements of academic responsibility? Former college presidents, Judith Shapiro and Brian Rosenberg joined us to plumb the depths of the various aspects of academic freedom and the limits of viewpoint diversity on campus. Drawing on their experience as former college presidents, Judith and Brian reflected upon the complex interplay of academic freedom and academic responsibility and shared their expertise.
This event originally aired live on 04/09/2021 and a video recording is available here.
About the speakers:
2021-05-061h 22
That Word! I do not think it means what you think it means.Perpetual outrage and self censorshipWe discuss the Campus Expression Survey from Heterodox Academy, general issues of self-censorship, the below article and more.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-perpetual-outrage-machine-churns-on-11615214342?st=ex297r5ny45uc2n&reflink=article_gmail_share
https://heterodoxacademy.org/campus-expression-survey/
2021-05-041h 12Heterodox Out LoudEpisode 10: Politics, Evolution, and Gender: A Heterodox Firestorm and Lessons Learned, Glenn GeherIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, Glenn Geher, Professor of Psychology and Founding Director of the Evolutionary Studies Program at the State University of New York, New Paltz tells us the story of when he invited Dr. Lionel Tiger, the Charles Darwin Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University, to campus to speak on the value of the evolutionary perspective on the modern world, and how it became a day he would never forget. His piece is called, “Politics, Evolution, and Gender: A Heterodox Firestorm and Lessons Learned”
To engage deeper with Geher’s ideas, check out our rel...
2021-04-2918 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 9: A Rhetoric of Common Values, Erec SmithPolitical polarization has become a defining feature of modern American life. Research surrounding the 2020 election from Pew Research Center demonstrated that - a month before the election, roughly eight-in-ten registered voters in both [left and right] camps said their differences with the other side were about core American values, and roughly nine-in-ten worried that a victory by their opponents would lead to ‘lasting harm’ to the United States.
In this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we meet Erec Smith, Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania, who is trying to heal America’s deep divisions throug...
2021-04-2210 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 8: "Splitting" and Identity Politics, Andrew HartzIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we meet Amanda, a 20-year-old White female college student, who told her therapist, Andrew Hartz, that she “identified” as Black.
Today’s piece, “Splitting and Identity Politics,” was written by Andrew Hartz, a Postdoc Fellow at Rose Hill Psychological Institute. Hartz explores the pitfalls of a psychological phenomena known as “Splitting,” a form of black and white thinking, especially on sensitive issues related to race, class, and gender, and the role that universities can play in promoting more nuanced thought and dialogue among their student bodies.
For comments a...
2021-04-1516 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 7: Why Ibram Kendi’s Antiracism is So Flawed, Jeffrey Aaron SnyderOn today's episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we discuss how the death of George Floyd in May of 2020 led to calls for racial justice that have spread rapidly throughout the United States and beyond. As they search for solutions to the deeply complex issues around race in America, many schools, organizations, and corporations have embraced the ideas of best selling author, Ibram X. Kendi, whose best known for his book, "How to Be an Antiracist." In the spirit of exploring diverse viewpoints, we bring you a blog by Jeffrey Aaron Snyder, Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Carleton College...
2021-04-0809 minHalf Hour of HeterodoxyA Conversation with John McWhorter | Viewpoint Diversity Among Black Intellectuals“The message that Black America cannot succeed significantly…until there is a vast overturning...of the very psychological nature of being an American person...then to be a Black American person is to be circumscribed by racism…” In February, John McWhorter joined HxA for a conversation with Amna Khalid about viewpoint diversity among Black intellectuals and the state of open inquiry in higher education. Listen to the full discussion here on Half Hour of Heterodoxy.
McWhorter is Associate Professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University. He is the author of over a dozen books on issues i...
2021-04-0254 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 6: On the Authority of Experience in Black Thought, Randall KennedyFor the past few months at Heterodox Academy, we’ve been focusing on the contributions of Black scholars, the diversity of perspectives among them, and the tensions around representation in institutions of higher learning. In this episode, we bring to you Randall Kennedy, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and his blog piece “On the Authority of Experience in Black thought.”
To engage deeper with Kennedy’s ideas, check out our related posts “To be Sensible About Race is ‘Not Blaming the Victim’” by John McWhorter, “Arguments for and Against Capitalism in the Black Intellectual Tradition” by Fabio Rojas, and...
2021-03-2509 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 5: Why We Should Care About Ideological Diversity in The Academy, Musa al-GharbiIn this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, Sociologist Musa Al-Gharbi makes the case as to why ideological diversity in social research and pedagogy is an important cause to fight for - even for those who may be skeptical of its benefits. Musa’s piece is titled, “Why We Should Care About Ideological Diversity in The Academy.”
To engage deeper with Musa’s ideas, check out our related posts “What Are The Limits of Viewpoint Diversity” by Nick Phillips, “Religion: A Viewpoint Diversity Blind Spot?” by Seth Kaplan, and “Viewpoint Diversity Does Not Extend to Extremist Hate” by Ilana Redstone.
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2021-03-1131 minHalf Hour of HeterodoxyWhat Does the Future of Heterodoxy Look Like?Five years after Heterodox Academy's founding in 2015, we took the opportunity to reflect on what the future of heterodoxy in the academy looks like, with four esteemed thought leaders: Nadine Strossen, Randall Kennedy, Nicholas Christakis and Jeffrey Adam Sachs. Along with host Amna Khalid and opening remarks by HxA Chair and co-founder, Jonathan Haidt, we explored what we have learned from the past five years, the challenges that lie ahead, and future opportunities to further HxA's mission of promoting viewpoint diversity, open inquiry, and constructive disagreement in...
2021-03-051h 06Heterodox Out LoudEpisode 4: What are the Limits of Viewpoint Diversity? Nick PhillipsWhen it comes to the production of knowledge the value of viewpoint diversity cannot be overstated. For simple problems, or well established technicalities, we may not need multiple viewpoints, but wicked problems can only be addressed by engaging with diverse points of view. Yet, not all points of view are equal, and certainly not all of them belong in the academy. In this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, lawyer and former HxA researcher, Nick Phillips, grapples with a central dilemma at the heart of Heterodox Academy: What are the limits of viewpoint diversity?
The original blog, "What...
2021-03-0410 minHalf Hour of HeterodoxyA History of College Teaching in America: a conversation with Jonathan ZimmermanHost Amna Khalid speaks with Jonathan Zimmerman about the main ideas of his book, “The Amateur Hour: A History of College Teaching in America.” Together they explore the history of college teaching, the institutional efforts to improve it, higher education’s relatively recent transitions, and what changes he concludes are needed to elevate teaching for the future. Zimmerman, a founding member of HxA, is a professor of history of education at the University of Pennsylvania and was recently awarded the Berkowitz Chair in Education.
This event originally aired live on 10/22/2020 and a video recording is available...
2021-02-2544 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 3: Monopolized By None: The Crisis of Academic Freedom Has No Party, Madeleine Kearns (part 1) & Ian Storey (part 2)In Episode Three of Heterodox Out Loud, we bring you pieces by authors Madeleine Kearns and Ian Storey that illustrate how, in academia, ideological intolerance is actually not monopolized by any particular party. Aggressive intolerance towards diverse viewpoints has led to what Kearns calls a "campus culture" and Storey labels "a toxic ecosystem" of greater polarization, self-censorship among students and professors, and firings of individuals across the political spectrum.
Article One: “Political Firings of Left-Leaning Faculty - Academic Freedom is Not a Partisan Issue” written by Ian Story, an Associate Fellow at the Hannah Arendt Center for Polit...
2021-02-1821 min
Audiobook Reviews in Five MinutesThe Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, written by Jonathan Haidt, read by Ryan Vincent AndersonThe Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt is a 2006 psychology book written for a non-academic audience, with insights that remain relevant today. Haidt takes 10 classic great ideas from Eastern and Western philosophy and applies these to modern life, while adding context from contemporary psychology.Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992, and taught for 16 years in the department of psychology at the University of Virginia.Haidt’s research examines the intuitive foundations of morality, and...
2021-02-1606 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 2: The Truth is Not Enough, Oliver TraldiFor this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, we have Oliver Traldi’s response to Jonathan Haidt’s contention that “no university can have Truth and Social Justice as dual teloses. Each university must pick one.” In “The Truth is Not Enough,” Traldi furthers the discussion by arguing that Truth by itself is not an adequate mission for the university.
To engage deeper with Haidt and Traldi’s ideas, check out our related posts “Truth and Social Justice: How Universities Can Embrace Both of These Values” by Patrick Casey and “On Truth and Ideology in Academia” by Christian Alejandro Gonzalez.
2021-02-0417 minHeterodox Out LoudEpisode 1: Why Universities Must Choose One Telos: Truth or Social Justice, Jonathan HaidtIn our first episode of Heterodox Out Loud, our host, Amna Khalid takes us on a journey back to the earliest days of the Heterodox Academy blog to listen to NYU Social Psychologist, Author, and HxA co-founder Jonathan Haidt read his seminal blog post, “Why Universities Must Choose One Telos: Truth or Social Justice,” a summary of his talks at Wellesley, SUNY New Paltz, and Duke University in 2016.Haidt’s seminal piece has inspired numerous responses including “The Truth is Not Enough” by Oliver Traldi, “Truth and Social Justice: How Universities Can Embrace Both of These Values” by Patrick Cas...
2021-01-2616 min
Amogh Astra PodcastEpisode 2 - A History of Liberty of Speech and ExpressionIn episode 2 in this series, I discuss the origins and history of the principle of liberty of speech and expression in the common law tradition. There are many whom I call heroes of liberty, who have at different times in history, mounted staunch and fervent defenses of free speech.
Every freedom and right that we take for granted today, was hard earned and fought for, against Kings, against the Church, against the Parliament. And the struggle is still ongoing. We still face a threat to the ability to speak freely in society. It pays...
2020-11-0836 min
Shores Of IgnoranceEp 44: Critical Race TheoryRecorded September 16th.
What is Critical Race Theory, and how does it interact with our relationships, our institutions, and our country.
Show Notes:
Critical Race Theory
https://newdiscourses.com/tftw-critical-race-theory/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_race_theory
Sherwood Thompson
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Diversity-Justice-Sherwood-Thompson/dp/1442216042
Whitehouse declaration
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/M-20-34.pdf
OMB = Office of Management and Business
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/
James Lindsay, Helen Pluckrose, and Peter Boghossian - Grievance Studies
https://areomagazine.com/2018/10/02/academic-grievance-studies-and-the-corruption-of-scholarship/
https://heterodoxacademy.org/academic-grievance-studies/
James Lindsay on Joe Rogan:
https://youtu.be/FtNW3I1FZ5o
Coleman Hughes...
2020-10-161h 01
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 28 - Gentle and Lowly Part 2, How to Disagree Graciously, and Curtis MartinListen in as Matt and John discuss Gentle and Lowly, how to disagree graciously, and Curtis Martin
0:00- Intro and gentle and lowly
11:56- sports
20:23- how to disagree
41:16- Curtis Martin
Jonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion: https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RAVYIEPMI04P&dchild=1&keywords=jonathan+haidt+righteous+mind&qid=1594734125&sprefix=jonathan+haidt+righteous+m%2Caps%2C665&sr=8-1
Richard Mouw, Uncommon Decency: https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Decency-Christian-Civility-Uncivil/dp/0830833099/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mouw+unc...
2020-07-1447 min
SpokesJonathan HaidtAmerican social psychologist and best selling author, Jonathan Haidt, talks about the Heterodox Academy, the importance of viewpoint diversity, openness, humility, group think, and more.https://heterodoxacademy.org/https://jonathanhaidt.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0835 minHalf Hour of HeterodoxyCocktails and Canceled Conversations with Elizabeth LoftusThis episode features cognitive psychologist and human memory expert, Dr. Elizabeth Loftus. It’s a recording of a live webinar hosted by HxA on June 8, 2020 called Cocktails and Canceled Conversations with Elizabeth Loftus.
Dr. Loftus is a Distinguished Professor at UC-Irvine in the Department of Psychological Science and the Department of Criminology, Law, and Society. She has published over 20 books and 600 scientific articles, and she has served as an expert witness or consultant in hundreds of cases, including the McMartin Preschool Molestation case, the Hillside Strangler, the Menendez brothers, and the Oklahoma Bombing. Earlier this year, Dr. Loftus ...
2020-07-021h 14
Pre-Occupied015 - The Coronavirus Special!Maddy and Zenon come together over Zoom with Mrs. Krista Siefert to discuss the pathogen that's swept both the nation and the world over the past six months.
The novel coronavirus has affected not only the physiological health of millions of people, but also the psychological health of everyone in a country that's experiencing lockdowns or economic hardship. Mrs. Siefert tells us what it's like working in the school system during this time, working to address students who need additional support while everyone is staying home and staying safe. We also reviewed psychological research relevant to pandemics a...
2020-05-2832 minHalf Hour of Heterodoxy85. Michael Roth, Safe Enough SpacesThis episode is hosted by Cory Clark, and Michael Roth is the guest. Michael is a historian, the president of Wesleyan University, and the author of the book ‘Safe Enough Spaces: A Pragmatist’s Approach to Inclusion, Free Speech, and Political Correctness on College Campuses’.
HxA held its first ever book club a few weeks back, and we chose to read Safe Enough Spaces and had a lively discussion about it. Now we have Michael here to discuss the book, and we include a couple of questions from our book club participants.
You can follow Michael...
2020-05-1237 minHalf Hour of Heterodoxy84. Christian Gonzalez and Ian Storey, The Elusive Definitions of Conservatism and LiberalismThis is a special one-hour episode featuring Christian Gonzalez and Ian Storey.
Christian Gonzales is a research assistant at Heterodox Academy. He’s a senior at Columbia University and he has written for various conservative publications like National Review and City Journal. Ian Storey is a staff writer for Heterodox Academy. He’s a political scientist and a candidate for Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary. Christian classifies himself as a conservative; Ian classifies himself as a liberal.
In this episode we’ll explore whether it’s possible to define conservatism and liberalism.
Here i...
2020-04-2759 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 12 - Olympics, The Death of Expertise, and Terry BradshawMatt and John discuss the Olympics, the death of expertise and Terry Bradshaw.
Blog discussed
https://blog.ayjay.org/who-you-gonna-believe/
Book Mentioned
https://www.amazon.com/Death-Expertise-Campaign-Established-Knowledge/dp/0190469412
Freedom of Speech
https://heterodoxacademy.org/mill/
2020-03-2447 min
Hold These Truths with Dan CrenshawThe Psychology of a Pandemic, and How to be Anti-Fragile, with Dr. Jonathan HaidtBest selling author Dr. Jonathan Haidt joins us to discuss the psychology of America's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and how to build resilience and thrive in this volatile, uncertain world. Along the way we explore the rise of micro aggression and "safetyism" on campuses, the moral roots of conservatives and liberals, the increasingly toxic polarization on social media and college campuses, and the implications for our democracy. Dr. Haidt is a professor of social psychology at NYU-Stern and author of The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion and co-author of The...
2020-03-221h 02
Universo Generalista#09 - Entendendo a Polarização Política------------------ Apoie o Canal! ------------
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Estamos passando por momentos difíceis na política brasileira e mundial. . Estamos vendo um cenário de polarização crescendo a cada ano. Será que isso é bom? Quais as consequências? . O 9º episódio do Universo Generalista trás uma visão da nossa construção política do ponto de vista evolutivo...
2019-11-121h 47
The Liz CastEpisode 28: Will Trump be impeached? How can we create a more civil politics?Joined by friends and fellow political junkies Scott Foster and David Mabry, we dive into the hottest topic around right now -- IMPEACHMENT! Three normal (well, normal-ish) people, talking politics. If you want more politics talk, let me know!A few resources we recommend:Scott/Liz recommend "Predisposed," by John Alford, John Hibbing, and Peter Smith (https://amzn.to/2ojxY8w); "The Religious Mind," by Jonathan Haidt (https://amzn.to/2nCTmpa); and the Heterodox Academy, a project co-founded by Jonathan Haidt (https://heterodoxacademy.org/)David recommends Joe Rogan's podcast (http://podcasts.joerogan.net/) & the Hidden Brain p...
2019-10-0234 min
Cognizant IncognizanceThe Power of Heterodoxy: Thinking, Acting, and Living Against the GrainWhen was the last time you ate something adventurous? Took a different route to work? Changed your problem-solving approach? The answer for most of us is probably, "never," or "I don't know," or "why would I?" Humans are so used to their routines that we often forget how to connect with the world around us. Anything that isn't how we've "always done things" is scary and foreign. Imagine how much of life we're missing! This week I'm serving up a prescription for changing your perspective. Let's get heterodox!
Oh yeah, and you can check out the a...
2019-07-1138 min
The Great Climate DebateEp10 - The Last Word The final episode of Season 1 of The Great Climate Debate. Give me a reason to do a second season.
Jonathan Haidt comes up multiple times. Check out a couple of his works.
Moral Foundations Theory: moralfoundations.org/
Heterodox Academy: heterodoxacademy.org/
2018-12-0921 min
Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber ContentBonus Questions: Jonathan HaidtJonathan Haidt is the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He received his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and then did post-doctoral research at the University of Chicago and in Orissa, India. He taught at the University of Virginia for 16 years before moving to NYU-Stern in 2011. He was named one of the “top global thinkers” by Foreign Policy magazine, and one of the “top world thinkers” by Prospect magazine. He is the co-developer of Moral Foundations theory, and of the research site YourMorals.org. He is a co-fo...
2018-09-1108 minMaking Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content#137 - Safe SpaceSam Harris speaks with Jonathan Haidt about his new book The Coddling of the American Mind. They discuss the hostility to free speech that has grown more common among young adults, recent moral panics on campus, the role of intentions in ethical life, the economy of prestige in “call out” culture, how we should define bigotry, systemic racism, the paradox of progress, and other topics. Jonathan Haidt is the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He received his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and then did po...
2018-09-101h 26
Half Hour of HeterodoxyEpisode 19: Frank Lechner, Symmetric Polarization or Republican Radicalism?Show Notes
Frank Lechner is a professor of sociology at Emory University. He did his undergraduate work in sociology at Tilburg University in the Netherlands, and then moved to the U.S. for his PhD. He’s the author of four books and two edited volumes—his most recent book is The American Exception, a book about American exceptionalism that covers several aspects of American life including religion, law, sports, and media. I invited him to the show in part to have a dialogue about a piece I published about asymmetric polarization. We also discussed a first-year semi...
2018-02-0840 min
The Jordan B. Peterson PodcastThe Perilous State of the University - Jonathan HaidtI recently traveled to New York University to talk with Dr. Jonathan Haidt about, among other things, disgust, purity, fear and belief; the perilous state of the modern university; and his work with Heterodox Academy (https://heterodoxacademy.org/) an organization designed to draw attention to the lack of diversity of political belief in the humanities and the social sciences. Dr. Haidt is Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University's Stern School of Business and a social psychologist.
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2017-11-211h 37
The City Speaking PodcastTCSP #012 - I AM ONE OF YOU - Evan FowlerGreetings Humans! In this episode, I sit down with writer Evan Fowler. His work has appeared in The South China Morning Post, Hong Kong Free Press, The Stand News, House News, and other publications. We talk about a wide variety of topics, including university campus safe spaces, online trolls, the 50 Cent Army, the changes China and Hong Kong has gone through in the past few years, the Umbrella Movement, the type of threats and hate mail he gets, free speech, and more. We also talk about his experience with clinical depression, how he feels about home, and the Eurasian identity...
2017-11-122h 16
The Thurman ForumThe Response:Q2 What must be held sacred and what must we allow to be profaned?1:30: The question I will be posing this week regards the sacred and profane: In the battle to come what must be held sacred and what must we allow to be profaned? I am thinking in terms of how ideology becomes infused with religious fervor and how that factors into political strategy. 1) A great lecture to review that defines the problem on a university level: http://heterodoxacademy.org/2016/10/21/one-telos-truth-or-social-justice/ 2) An excerpt from a The Politics of Small Things: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6lO-SqJEUcDYlN5cENRNlpLMms/view?usp=sharing 3) Democratic Politics Have to Be “Identity Politics” http://www.slate.com/arti...
2017-03-091h 20
Človek mysliaci - pilulka pre elityPravda alebo Sociálna spravodlivosť? Prečo je potrebné, aby bolo všade 50% mužov a 50% žien?Aristotle often evaluated a thing with respect to its 'telos' – its purpose, end, or goal. The telos of a knife is to cut. The telos of a physician is health or healing. What is the telos of university? http://heterodoxacademy.org/2016/10/21/one-telos-truth-or-social-justice/
2016-11-181h 06