{"id":2093547,"date":"2023-11-07T21:43:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T02:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/radical-indoctrination-factories-for-producing-ignorant-activists-michael-knowles-talks-leftist-takeover-of-elite-universities-at-cornell\/"},"modified":"2023-11-07T21:46:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T02:46:14","slug":"radical-indoctrination-factories-for-producing-ignorant-activists-michael-knowles-talks-leftist-takeover-of-elite-universities-at-cornell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/radical-indoctrination-factories-for-producing-ignorant-activists-michael-knowles-talks-leftist-takeover-of-elite-universities-at-cornell\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Knowles discusses the leftist takeover of elite universities at Cornell, referring to them as radical indoctrination factories for producing ignorant activists."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">44<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fradical-indoctrination-factories-for-producing-ignorant-activists-michael-knowles-talks-leftist-takeover-of-elite-universities-at-cornell%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2093547&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>American Universities: Factories of \u200dIgnorant Activists<\/h2>\n<p>According to Michael\u200c Knowles, American universities have transformed into factories that\u2064 churn out &#8220;ignorant activists&#8221; instead of educated citizens. This shift, he claims, is the result of decades of radical leftists infiltrating faculty positions\u2062 across the \u2064country. Knowles delivered this message to a crowd of college students at Cornell University, where a group of protesters gathered outside\u2062 his\u2063 speech to hold a &#8220;Vigil for Trans Lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The change in American universities, not just Cornell or \u2064the Ivy League,\u2064 but virtually all of them, from \u2063institutions of\u200d higher learning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/radical-indoctrination-factories-for-producing-ignorant-activists-michael-knowles-talks-leftist-takeover-of-elite-universities-at-cornell\/\" title=\"Michael Knowles discusses the leftist takeover of elite universities at Cornell, referring to them as radical indoctrination factories for producing ignorant activists.\">radical indoctrination factories producing ignorant activists<\/a>, is no coincidence. The radicals won the campus \u200bfights of the 1960s, and they now run these universities as &#8216;tenured radicals.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Knowles highlights the leftist \u2064takeover\u2063 of universities, which is evident in how faculty members describe themselves today. Surveys show that a significant percentage of college professors in the social sciences identify as &#8220;radical,&#8221; &#8220;activists,&#8221; or even &#8220;Marxist.&#8221; The ratio \u2062of \u200bliberal to conservative professors is overwhelmingly skewed in favor of liberals in various departments.<\/p>\n<p>Knowles goes on to provide examples of radical leftists who have secured prestigious positions within universities, despite their controversial backgrounds. \u200cHe also points out the alarming spread of radicalism, citing recent\u200b incidents on Cornell&#8217;s campus, including the arrest of\u200b a student who made threats against Jewish individuals.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET\u200d THE \u2062DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Knowles \u200cargues \u200dthat \u2064the leftist takeover \u2064of universities has led to \u2063an increase in threats against conservatives, Christians, pro-lifers, and\u2064 even mild critics of transgender ideology. These threats, including death \u200bthreats, are not limited to fringe individuals but \u2064come from political \u2063radicals.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2063do \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alan-joseph-bauer-for-the-people\/\" title=\"Alan Joseph Bauer: For the People?\">left-leaning ideologies<\/a> on\u2063 American campuses impact students&#8217; access to \u200ba well-rounded education?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  American \u2063Universities: Factories \u2062of Ignorant Activism<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, American universities have come under scrutiny for their role in fostering a culture of\u200b ignorant activism. While universities are\u2062 meant to be institutions of higher learning, where students acquire knowledge and critical thinking skills, they often find \u2064themselves becoming hubs of ideological echo chambers, where dissenting views are silenced and \u2063intellectual curiosity \u200ctakes a backseat.<\/p>\n<p>One\u2062 of the primary \u2064reasons behind this phenomenon is \u2063the prevalence of left-leaning ideologies on campuses. Professors and administrators, who are responsible\u200c for shaping the educational experience, tend to\u2062 have a left-leaning bias. This bias is\u2062 reflected in course offerings, where topics \u2063such as gender studies and critical race theory are prioritized \u200bover traditional subjects\u200b like mathematics and history. As a result, students are not\u200c exposed to a\u200b well-rounded \u2064education that promotes intellectual \u200dgrowth and the development of essential skills.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, universities have become hotbeds of political correctness, where free speech is often suppressed in the name of protecting marginalized groups. While it is crucial to create a safe and inclusive environment on campuses, this should not come at \u200bthe expense of \u2062stifling free expression and open debate. Students should be encouraged to\u2062 engage with \u200bdiverse perspectives and challenge their own beliefs in order to foster intellectual growth and critical thinking abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Another contributing factor \u200dto \u200bthe rise of ignorant activism is the decline\u2064 in academic rigor. \u2062Grade inflation has become a widespread problem, where students\u200c are rewarded for minimal effort and lack of intellectual depth. This results in graduates \u2063who lack the necessary skills to engage in meaningful discourse or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-power-of-writing-and-the-path-to-critical-thinking\/\" title=\"Writing is a powerful tool for developing critical thinking skills.\">navigate complex issues<\/a>. The focus on activism,\u2064 rather than acquiring knowledge, promotes a shallow understanding of \u200bsocietal problems and hinders the development of\u200c effective solutions.<\/p>\n<p>American universities must take immediate action to \u2064address these issues. First and foremost, \u2063universities must prioritize academic rigor and ensure \u2062that students are challenged to think critically\u200d and engage with diverse ideas. This can be achieved through a thorough review of course offerings, faculty hiring \u200cpractices, and grading standards.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u200d universities\u200d should actively promote freedom of speech and open dialogue on campus. Rather than suppressing dissenting views, \u200duniversities should encourage healthy debate and the exchange of ideas. \u200bThis can be done through the establishment of platforms that facilitate respectful conversations on controversial topics and the\u200b hosting of various viewpoints to ensure a well-rounded education.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, universities should reevaluate their emphasis\u200c on activism over knowledge acquisition. While activism certainly has its place in society, it should \u200bnot overshadow the pursuit of intellectual growth. Students must be exposed to a wide range of subjects, including\u200b traditional disciplines, to foster a well-rounded education. This will equip them with \u200dthe skills\u2063 necessary to address complex issues thoughtfully and responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, American universities have increasingly become factories of ignorant activism.\u2063 The prevalence of left-leaning \u200dideologies, the suppression of\u200b free speech, and the decline\u200c in academic\u2063 rigor are contributing factors to this concerning trend. To address this issue, universities must refocus on academic rigor, promote freedom of speech, and strike \u200ba balance between activism and knowledge acquisition. Only through these means can\u200d universities truly fulfill their role as institutions of higher learning and\u2063 prepare students to be well-rounded,\u2062 informed, and critical thinkers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American universities have become factories that produce \u201cignorant activists\u201d instead of educated citizens after decades of radical leftists getting into faculty positions on campuses across the country, Michael Knowles said at Cornell University Monday night.\u00a0 Knowles spoke to a crowd of college students at the New York college hosted by the Young America\u2019s Foundation as<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2093548,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2093547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2093547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2093547"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2093547\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2093548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2093547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2093547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2093547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}