The article critiques Douglas Murray's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, highlighting his neoconservative stance which promotes a controversial approach to expertise and scholarship. It argues that his views reflect a broader trend of devaluing genuine expertise within academia, undermining discourse in favor of ideologically-driven narratives. The piece emphasizes the need for authentic scholarship over institutionalism, pointing out that neoconservatism â reliant on force-based spreading of values rather than conservation â has significantly influenced current debates on expertise.
Murray's argument reveals a troubling trend: the devaluation of expertise among the expert class, which has led to an erosion of genuine academic discourse.
Critics highlight how neoconservatism, as embodied by figures like Murray, promotes a revolutionary ideal of spreading values through force rather than true conservation.
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