Merit Versus DEI
In New York City, we began Spectrum Street Epistemology (SSE) by discussing whether colleges should abolish Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
Some people see it as a complex issue, one that forces us to confront questions about merit and fairness, societal values, the purpose of education, “ideal” levels of racial representation, etc. Are there DEI programs that are actually beneficial? Or have we witnessed more harm than good in their implementation (increased racial division, the eroding of the meritocracy, systemic racism against Asians, totalitarian enforcement mechanism, punishment for WrongThink, lack of freedom of speech, the forced acceptance of scientific falsehoods, etc.)?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
1:11 Claim: Colleges should abolish DEI programs
7:57 Claim: DEI programs reduce emphasis on merit
9:11 Claim: Merit is the best criterion for admitting college students
15:15 Claim: Life experience and college success
16:35 Claim: Friends with someone who is prejudiced
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