Heather Mac Donald dropped a firecracker on John Stossel: universities are now run by a culture of emotional safety and equity, and she says the massive rise in female influence is the driving force behind it.
Portraits of legendary male scientists are coming down because they might “trigger” female students. Polls show men overwhelmingly pick truth and academic freedom; women prioritize feelings and fairness. No overlap.
She argues this is fatal for universities, whose only job is the ruthless pursuit of truth, not comfort. And she’s calling on parents and men to push back harder, even at home.
If we trade uncomfortable discovery for emotional protection, we’re quietly breaking the institution that’s supposed to advance knowledge for everyone.
I’ve been chewing on how stark these preference gaps are between men and women in institutions. This one made me rethink what “progress” actually looks like here.
Do you believe universities should put emotional safety first, or is that a dangerous tradeoff?