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Can government intervention reform universities? This clip from Heterodox Out Loud features Jukka Savolainen discussing the role of government in addressing ideological capture and bias in higher education. Savolainen notes the lack of progress in addressing these issues and suggests that external pressure, such as that from the Trump administration, may be necessary. He also discusses the impact of ideological excesses on STEM funding and the responsibility of academics to uphold academic norms.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/QAUiO1S07lE
Can government intervention reform universities? This clip from Heterodox Out Loud features Jukka Savolainen discussing the role of government in addressing ideological capture and bias in higher education. Savolainen notes the lack of progress in addressing these issues and suggests that external pressure, such as that from the Trump administration, may be necessary. He also discusses the impact of ideological excesses on STEM funding and the responsibility of academics to uphold academic norms.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/QAUiO1S07lE
