BONUS - There's a lot of pressure to conform - Lawrence Eppard

How to Overcome Challenges in Challenging the Status Quo

Dr. Lawrence Eppard discusses the challenges of ideological conformity in academia and the impact it has on research and knowledge dissemination. He shares personal experiences of facing backlash and reputational harm for challenging orthodoxies in his field. Dr. Eppard emphasizes the need for intellectual diversity and transparency in academia to ensure the quality and objectivity of research.

Key Takeaways:

1. Intellectual diversity in academia is crucial for the advancement of knowledge and the prevention of bias.
2. Challenging orthodoxies in academia can lead to reputational harm and backlash from colleagues and students.
3. The current system of peer review and publication in academia may contribute to a lack of transparency and bias.
4. Efforts are being made to improve transparency and accountability in academia, such as making data publicly available and pre-registering studies.
5. Intellectual diversity and diverse gatekeepers in academic journals can help ensure a more balanced and rigorous review process.

About The Guest: Dr. Lawrence Eppard is a professor and researcher who specializes in social science. He has recently co-authored a book titled "The Poisoning of the American Mind," which explores the challenges of ideological conformity in academia and the importance of intellectual diversity.

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