Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin

Universities and college campuses have traditionally been a place for debate and the exploration of ideas. However, over the last few decades, the establishment of safe spaces, the rise in trigger warnings and microaggressions is creating a divisive culture. This results in censoring opposing viewpoints, limits critical debate and inhibits emotional resilience. 

If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're 

considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

6:30 - Safe space - Wikipedia

10:00 - The real history of the ‘safe space’ – Mind Hacks

17:30 - Ad hominem Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

24:30 - What the conservative caricature of “safe spaces” gets wrong - Vox

26:00 - What exactly is a microaggression? - Vox

35:30 - Trigger Warning: Safe Spaces Are Dangerous - Intelligence Squared Debates

39:30 - Stanford University Backs Away From Its Harmful Language List

42:00 - What Is Academic Tenure? History, Pros & Cons (with pictures)

47:00 - Trigger warnings don't help — and could actually cause distress, studies suggest | National Post

48:00 - A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Trigger Warnings, Content Warnings, and Content Notes