Jordan Peterson: How Parasites Destroyed Modern Universities

Jordan Peterson and Gad Saad discuss how academic institutions have been hollowed out by ideological "parasites" who exploit the prestige built by previous generations. They explore the evolutionary biology of parasitism, using it as a metaphor for the decline of merit and conscientiousness in modern higher education. Finally, they make the case for "consilience" and the vital role of broad, creative thinking in scientific progress. Chapters: 0:00 The Evolutionary Fight Against Parasites 1:55 Pinocchio and Stored Cultural Value 4:20 The Rise of Academic Parasitism 6:35 How Universities Destroyed True Merit 8:50 The Power of Consilient Thinking Full talk:    • Why Do Smart People Double Down On Bad Ide...