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Fear and Free Speech in Science and Technology Education
08:56 - 19:42 (10:46)
There is a chilling effect on free speech and exchange of ideas even in science and technology education due to the fear of being noncompliant with liberal education. This problem has a drastic impact on students who are asking big questions about humanity, innovation and engineering.
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Cancel culture is having a drastic chilling effect on academic freedom, limiting free speech and thought in higher education by creating a state of constant anxiety among scholars and academics.
08:56 - 14:34 (05:37)
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Cancel culture is having a drastic chilling effect on academic freedom, limiting free speech and thought in higher education by creating a state of constant anxiety among scholars and academics. The need for knowledge transfer between generations is being hindered by a culture that seeks to limit what can be talked about, leading to an unhealthy atmosphere.
ChapterFear and Free Speech in Science and Technology Education
Episode#239 – Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Fear of controversial topics in education can affect students in technical courses who may have to ask difficult questions about humanity in their field, such as machine learning and robotics.
14:34 - 19:42 (05:08)
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Fear of controversial topics in education can affect students in technical courses who may have to ask difficult questions about humanity in their field, such as machine learning and robotics.