Yep, I think there is a real problem of 'pluralistic ignorance' with centrist/conservative professors not being able to find one another, and assuming they're completely alone.
Serious question: If the whole point of tenure, historically, was to protect professors who express controversial views, why do so few tenured professors today express controversial views? What are some specific reasons? (I'm working on an article about this.)
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So on one hand you don't think controversial views are expressed enough but then you think "centrist" thinkers can't find each other? What really is your argument/agenda?
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Many are, but an even larger number are silent semi-'allies' who dare not push back against the SJWs, and/or who vaguely sympathize but don't realize how extreme the situation has gotten.
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How do you know that, if centrist and conservative professors can't find one another and the silent semi-allies are, well, silent?
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Real options theory (from finance) possibly helps explains this. Tenure is also job lock-in. If p of moving at unknown future date is p>0, then the real option value of ‘remaining safe’ is also >0.
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Good point.
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I hope you realize how perfectly you embody the precise problem I'm talking about. Thank you.
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Because the school at which you earn tenure isn’t necessarily where you want to stay. Tenure protects you from getting fired from one place, but controversial views can still keep you from getting hired somewhere else.
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I think this is an absolutely crucial issue...
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You really should have a look at my http://primalpoly.com website and my 120+ publications there before you accuse me of misunderstanding research. Your arrogance is starting to grate, bro.
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