The problem is not just "the humanities" or the universities but the prevailing ideological orientation of the American (and Western) ruling class a whole. That problem cannot be solved by anything less than a fundamental civilizational reorientation.

Let's not forget what Brecht had to say about the DDR

Universities' competitive advantage will increasingly be the experiences and community they offer. Which can come through seminar-style engagement with the Bible, Plato, and other great works...or through a four-year glorified vacation

Extremely common but nevertheless unjustifiable to teach a class like this and not cover the Bible

Today's handout on the Iliad

As a Christian, I try to love those I might otherwise loathe. As a political theorist, I think expecting entire societies to tolerate those they *loathe* is utopian. The larger and more diverse the society, the more utopian.

Entire dissertations could be written on this

"I prefer the mobs that don't hate me"

"Statistics ... is not to be carried on by steam, this science, any more than others are; a wise head is requisite for carrying it on." — Carlyle Excellent deep dive into GDP and manufacturing data

For roughly a century, the American Left has been one of the most powerful ideological forces ever. And power requires coordination. We should all seek to understand the means by which that coordination has been achieved and maintained (despite obvious internal divisions).

"The kind of reform necessary to repair higher education is not coming from within."

Quite the time to be alive, we get to watch different civilizations compete to see which can be the least self-destructive

Very useful