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Unbelievable Hypocrisy in American Politics and Ethical Fading in Academia and The Army
The podcaster analyzes the hypocrisy of both sides in American politics and discusses ethical fading in both academia and the army. He emphasizes how the army creates a culture that contradicts itself by exalting the idea of an army officer never telling a lie, yet not dismissing cadets who make mistakes.
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Despite the political divide in America, acknowledging and addressing one's own biases is key to making progress in political dialogue.
17:45 - 20:16 (02:30)
Summary
Despite the political divide in America, acknowledging and addressing one's own biases is key to making progress in political dialogue.
ChapterUnbelievable Hypocrisy in American Politics and Ethical Fading in Academia and The Army
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
West Point has shifted from a strict binary approach to tackling dishonesty to a more forgiving and mentoring approach, acknowledging that it's a tall hurdle for any young person to never lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do, and that the system is designed to help aspiring individuals achieve this ideal.
20:16 - 21:16 (01:00)
Summary
West Point has shifted from a strict binary approach to tackling dishonesty to a more forgiving and mentoring approach, acknowledging that it's a tall hurdle for any young person to never lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do, and that the system is designed to help aspiring individuals achieve this ideal.