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The Crisis in Academia: A Problem of Leadership and Structure
In a world where ideas are meant to flow freely, the intellectual climate in universities has become contentious. A recent discussion brought to light the reluctance of even esteemed professors to engage with controversial figures, citing a fear of backlash from within their institutions. This situation highlights a troubling trend—a hesitance to confront uncomfortable truths in academia rooted in fear of "headaches" associated with diverging opinions.