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Another significant aspect of Ferguson's discussion revolved around ideological imbalances within academia. He noted that elite universities predominantly feature liberal faculty, negatively affecting the diversity of thought. This imbalance, he explained, emerged over decades, where conservative scholars may have faced overt discrimination and ultimately retreated from pursuing academic positions.
The dialogue also touched upon a phenomenon Ferguson referred to as the "vibe shift," a cultural transformation visible in various sectors, including academia. He suggested that while some resistance persists, particularly from progressive faculty and students, signs indicate that a broader movement for intellectual diversity and resistance to conformity might be on the horizon.