25 points | by bhouston 2 hours ago ago
6 comments
>The policy does not define what qualifies as “controversial” or what constitutes a “broad and balanced approach.”
I'm sure it will just be "things that powerful people tell us not to talk about".
"Talking about Ken Paxtons extra marital affairs is controversial, I'm sure.
The entire tech industry is rooted in the study of subjects which were extemporaneously considered unnecessary by the average person.
Related previously:
Texas A&M Ends Women's Studies and Overhauls Classes Over Race and Gender
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46827968
Texas A&M bans part of Plato's Symposium
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46529257
Disappointing to see my alma mater gradually self-sabotage into irrelevance.
s/alma mater/country
>The policy does not define what qualifies as “controversial” or what constitutes a “broad and balanced approach.”
I'm sure it will just be "things that powerful people tell us not to talk about".
"Talking about Ken Paxtons extra marital affairs is controversial, I'm sure.
The entire tech industry is rooted in the study of subjects which were extemporaneously considered unnecessary by the average person.
Related previously:
Texas A&M Ends Women's Studies and Overhauls Classes Over Race and Gender
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46827968
Texas A&M bans part of Plato's Symposium
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46529257
Disappointing to see my alma mater gradually self-sabotage into irrelevance.
s/alma mater/country