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Some 'quick' thoughts about Freedom University (Patreon)

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2021-11-09 07:27:34
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2026-06
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We offer our immediate reactions to the incredibly well thought out and meticulously planned announcement of the new 'University of Austin' AKA Galileo High, Culture War U., Freedom University, the last Light against the Darkness, etc.

It will shock you to learn we are not impressed.

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Welcome to Freedom University

Matt and Chris offer their immediate reactions to the incredibly well thought out and meticulously planned announcement of the 'University of Austin' AKA Galileo High, Culture War U., Freedom University, the Light in the Darkness.

Comments

Steve Dondley

I wonder if they called it "University of Austin" because they figure that would make it a good story for Joe Rogan to cover (who is based in Austin).

elcid

Niall Ferguson says it will be a “start up”. Wants capital from Peter Thiel and Elon. Classes to start summer 2023 and states that Sam Harris is a perfect fit for the ethos of the endeavour. Given Heather Heying is also involved, I suspect the plan is to lure in Sam with some mushroom coffee and a promise of being able to practice scientific rigour in a liberal arts setting in an attempt to finally get him cancelled.

Adam Session

Just to answer some questions you mentioned at the beginning about universities in the US: there are a lot of unaccredited "universities" in the US, like Trump University, but they cannot offer officially recognized degrees (as determined by the Department of Education). Any degree offered will not be recognized by other universities in terms of graduate schools/teaching. There are different organizations that confer that accreditation that the Department of Education then recognizes. Taking a recent university as an example, UC Merced. Founded in 2005, it took decades to establish after deciding where they would build it and they are part of of an established university system in the UC (same system as Berkeley for reference).

Adam Session

Also Matt is clearly slandering Eric near the end, he wouldn't walk away from this just because someone insulted him in a meeting. They forgot to tell him about it, and it became clear everyone associated is part of the DISC

Steve Dondley

From their FAQ: ARE YOU ACCREDITED? UATX is seeking initial accreditation as a private postsecondary educational institution through the Higher Learning Commission, an accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education, and authorization from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Chris Spanos

I find it odd that Pinker and Haidt are always associated with these heterodox projects, while not spending that much time in the culture wars (and having good research credentials). I almost feel like they just don't pay that much attention to Twitter and other online forums, so have no idea who they are actually endorsing. How could somebody that is a professor at Harvard University be an advisor to a fledgeling university that includes in its 5 founding Trustees Heather Heying?!?

Professor Matt

Thanks Adam for that info about US uni accreditation. Yeah Chris, I think you’ve been proved right, by the way some more established figures are distancing themselves from the enterprise