Solving Higher Education: New Non-Profit Colleges—The Caging of the American Mind | SFM E73

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Are you ready to have your perspective on American higher education thoroughly challenged? Brace yourselves as we bring to the table, "The Caging of the American Mind", a book that shines a torch on the issues plaguing American higher education today. Far from blaming political correctness or multiculturalism, we delve deep into the problems of sky-high costs and predatory practices rampant in higher education. Our fascinating conversation will give you a fresh viewpoint on what's really wrong and how we might borrow solutions from other universes.
Stay tuned as we explore the hurdles that new nonprofit colleges in the US come up against. Despite their innovative approach, they often hit a wall when it comes to accreditation, impacting their growth and the ability to offer federal financial aid. We'll take a magnifying glass to the role of accreditors, who have evolved into powerful entities with strong government backing. Tread with us down this path, as we unravel how this evolution, though initially well-intentioned, may have led to unintended consequences on education's quality and accessibility.
Finally, let's envision the potential of new colleges - institutions that could be catalysts for societal change and could play a crucial role in shaping political beliefs. We'll stir up a conversation around the concept of personhood, discussing its application to humans, aliens, and AI, and how this inclusive term could find a place in our education system. Together, we'll navigate through these stimulating topics that promise to shake up your understanding of education in America.
Check out Adam's new book: The Caging of the American Mind: How We Broke Higher Education and How to Fix It

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Chapters

1. Solutions From the Multiverse Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Higher Education Problems and Solutions (00:05:57)

3. Challenges of New Nonprofit Colleges' Accreditation (00:12:02)

4. Accreditors in Higher Education (00:23:15)

5. Accreditors' Impact on Higher Education (00:29:11)

6. Affordable Education & Potential for New Colleges (00:41:07)

7. Defining Personhood and Inclusive Terminology (00:52:08)