Regarding Glenn's point about academics being cancelled, (I realize we're all Waxed-out! but I do need to mention Amy once again), I saw Ms Wax's recent interview. A must-see.
So far, I mostly supported her, like Glenn did, but hearing her views first hand, well, let me say I changed my mind and there's a LOT I disagree vehemently with her about. Not just as an Asian American, but simply a human. Having said that, do I want her fired? No, no and no! Thankfully, I managed to hold on to my objectivity throughout her interview, and came away with the conclusion that she is one of our last living intellectual giants, and possessed of a razor-sharp intellect, extremely fast processing speeds, the ability to dissect a point and lay it bare, and an articulation the likes of which one seldom sees these days. She also has the rare capacity to concede a point gracefully, and did so on several occasions. Her critics rarely mention this. For instance, admitting that her predilection towards nostalgia and a bygone era may be clouding her thinking about recent immigration, was a rare breath of fresh air in these days of Intellectual Supremacy where everyone seemingly hangs on to their point for dear life. My only wish is that someday, I get to sit with her, and have the opportunity to engage with her. It is disheartening that students aren't able to objectively appreciate the magnificence that is Amy Wax, and thank their stars that they have the opportunity to interact with such a legend.
Regarding Glenn's point about academics being cancelled, (I realize we're all Waxed-out! but I do need to mention Amy once again), I saw Ms Wax's recent interview. A must-see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_L9LMZnLKs
So far, I mostly supported her, like Glenn did, but hearing her views first hand, well, let me say I changed my mind and there's a LOT I disagree vehemently with her about. Not just as an Asian American, but simply a human. Having said that, do I want her fired? No, no and no! Thankfully, I managed to hold on to my objectivity throughout her interview, and came away with the conclusion that she is one of our last living intellectual giants, and possessed of a razor-sharp intellect, extremely fast processing speeds, the ability to dissect a point and lay it bare, and an articulation the likes of which one seldom sees these days. She also has the rare capacity to concede a point gracefully, and did so on several occasions. Her critics rarely mention this. For instance, admitting that her predilection towards nostalgia and a bygone era may be clouding her thinking about recent immigration, was a rare breath of fresh air in these days of Intellectual Supremacy where everyone seemingly hangs on to their point for dear life. My only wish is that someday, I get to sit with her, and have the opportunity to engage with her. It is disheartening that students aren't able to objectively appreciate the magnificence that is Amy Wax, and thank their stars that they have the opportunity to interact with such a legend.
Our cancellers need to be cancelled.