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When parents send their children off to college, mom and dad hope they'll return more cultivated, knowledgeable, and astute-able to see issues from all points of view. But, according to Ben Shapiro, there's only one view allowed on most college campuses: a rabid brand of liberalism that must be swallowed hook, line, and sinker.In this explosive exposé, Ben Shapiro, a UCLA graduate, reveals how America's university system is one of the largest brainwashing machines on the planet. Examining this nationwide problem from firsthand experience, Shapiro shows how the leftists who dominate the universities-from the administration to the student government, from the professors to the student media-use their power to mold impressionable minds.Fresh and bitterly funny, this book proves that the universities, far from being a place for open discussion, are really dungeons of the mind that indoctrinate students to become socialists, atheists, race-baiters, and narcissists.

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10 comments

  • Christinia Branon
    •October 30, 2023 at 2:31 pm
    I definitely agree with Mr. Shapiro's perspectives on the majority of the subjects he addresses in the book. Nevertheless, I do believe that the overemphasis and theatricality employed in the narrative hinder his intended goals. It's a mediocre title that had the potential to be improved.
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  • Martin Faith
    •October 26, 2023 at 8:46 am
    Shapiro offers a comprehensive and journalistic exploration of the leftist bias found in American universities. He delves into various issues and presents numerous examples to support his claims. While I appreciate the book's scope, I would have liked to see more discussion on the reasons behind this situation. However, I do have one complaint with Shapiro's argument. He tends to mix negative attitudes towards religion in scientific fields with the prevailing anti-conservative bias. He fails to acknowledge that the scientific method relies on researchers being open to discarding failed hypotheses and embracing those that are well-supported. For instance, creationism assumes a predetermined conclusion and is based on faith, making it immune to rejection. Therefore, it does not belong in the realm of science, regardless of one's political beliefs. Even if universities were as conservative as they are currently leftist, science departments would still discourage students from treating supposedly infallible religious claims as valid hypotheses, as it would compromise the integrity of the scientific method. Both the religious and the left (which can be seen as a kind of religion) should remember the importance of humility in the pursuit of knowledge. They need to recognize this when discussing matters of fact.
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  • Marcos Sanagustin
    •October 20, 2023 at 6:25 am
    I was genuinely hoping for a more diverse range of perspectives in this audiobook. However, it turned out to be predominantly focused on the belief that conservatives view liberals negatively and that professors are actively indoctrinating students. Personally, this did not resonate with me. That being said, I must admit that the narrator did an outstanding job.
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  • Gricelda Mckerrow
    •October 10, 2023 at 12:54 pm
    Shapiro's Brainwashed didn't quite hit the mark for me. It feels like a lengthy personal opinion piece rather than a comprehensive analysis. I was hoping for a deeper exploration of the underlying factors contributing to extreme left or postmodern ideology, as mentioned in the book. As someone unfamiliar with American politics, I didn't gain much insight from it. Perhaps I'm not the intended audience for this book.
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  • Hue Busie
    •October 9, 2023 at 8:50 pm
    I had a great time listening to this audiobook. It really opened my eyes to the indoctrination happening in universities across America. Interestingly enough, I didn't encounter any of these behaviors during my own college days, but that's probably because I was actually focused on studying. Isn't that a novel concept? Now that I have a child in college, another one just a year away, another two years away, and the last one four years away, I am determined to protect them from the nonsense that seems to be prevalent. This audiobook is a good resource to begin empowering my kids against this kind of propaganda.
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  • Wesley F.
    •September 27, 2023 at 8:52 pm
    Originally released in 2004, this book coincided with Shapiro's completion of his undergraduate studies, and regrettably, it reflects that era. Shapiro frequently engages in a back-and-forth of pitting one concept against another, aiming for a "gotcha" moment, but the overall depth of his conclusions tends to be superficial. Additionally, his writing style exudes the perspective of a conservative who attended a predominantly liberal college, which is indeed the case. I remain optimistic that his other literary works showcase improved writing skills.
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  • Todd Trimis
    •September 26, 2023 at 9:21 am
    Is Shapiro just being an alarmist, or is there some truth to the controversy and graphic nature of "Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America's Youth"? This opinion is definitely a rare one.
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