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Dave and Tamler try to figure out what we talk about when\\xa0we talk\\xa0about objectivity.\\xa0In past episodes we\\u2019ve claimed\\xa0that logic and science (when it isn\'t fraudulent) are objective.\\xa0Tamler has\\xa0claimed repeatedly\\xa0that "Louie" is an\\xa0objectively better TV show than "Jessie."\\xa0Dave is\\xa0constantly claiming that\\xa0Kant is objectively the best philosopher. But to be honest, we say\\xa0these things without\\xa0being exactly sure what we\\u2019re\\xa0saying. \\xa0Today we try to be sure--only to\\xa0get more confused.\\xa0

Plus, we get into a big fight over trigger warnings, the Kipnis affair\\xa0at Northwestern, and other\\xa0related issues.\\xa0(The infamous Episode 45\\xa0was an ecstasy-fueled love\\xa0fest in comparison.)\\xa0However, we have spared our listeners\\xa0the\\xa0drama, and have only included\\xa0a few lowlights. If you listen closely, you can even hear Tamler apologize.\\xa0

Links

• Sexual Paranoia Strikes Academe by Laura Kipnis [chronicle.com]
• Laura Kipnis Is Cleared of Wrongdoing in Title IX Complaints [chronicle.com]
• Title IX\\xa0[wikipedia.org]
• For Tamler\'s views on the campus climate and the Kipnis fiasco, check out his\\xa0comments on this post.\\xa0[leiterreports.typepad.com]

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