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Captive minds August 2, 2012 9:52 am TB

Article here.

Although that’s the example presented, this isn’t just about English departments on college campuses.

The point on “peer review” is one I’ve made myself in the past.

  • Remember, people are smarter before they are well read. by BuckGalaxy 2012-08-04 00:13:43
    • Education doesn't make you smarter, it just gives you access to others' smarts. by ER 2012-08-04 10:50:03
      • I'm not sure anyone here actually read the article. by TB 2012-08-04 11:13:44
        • I couldn't finish it, by ER 2012-08-04 11:38:45
          • A bit ironic, considering the subject we're discussing. by TB 2012-08-04 12:03:12
    • two things by alcaray 2012-08-02 16:23:41
      • Two things back... by TB 2012-08-02 21:51:03
      • One man's indoctrination is another man's liberation. by ER 2012-08-02 12:23:06

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