The Joe Rogan Experience #1221 - Jonathan Haidt
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Jan 7, 2019 
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses ideological conflicts in academia, societal polarization, microaggressions, changing norms on racism, gender and privilege, resilience through challenges, balancing freedom and safety for children, and promoting civil discourse and free speech on social media.
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Truth-Seeking in Universities
- Humans excel at team-based competition but struggle with truth-seeking, a unique game played in universities.
- Universities foster an environment where individuals challenge each other's ideas, promoting truth.
Rise of Safetyism
- The rise of “safetyism” and call-out culture began around 2014.
- Several factors contributed, including rising political polarization and changes in childhood experiences.
Lack of Professor Pushback
- Rogan observes a lack of pushback from professors against silencing of non-left viewpoints.
- He worries about this insulated environment's impact on students entering the workforce.