Host Sean Rasmussen sits down with Geoff Horsman, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University and contributor to the new book “The War on Science.” Together, they dive into the growing ideological influences affecting research and scientific inquiry in Canada. From the challenges posed by mandated equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) requirements to the politicization of research funding through government agencies, Geoff Horsman shares his journey from a science-focused introvert to a vocal advocate for truth and open inquiry. The conversation explores the clash between liberal science and critical social justice ideologies, the impact of identity politics on scientific progress, and the urgent need to recentre truth as a guiding principle. If you care about the future of science, academic freedom, and viewpoint diversity, this is a must-listen episode.

Guest Links:

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Book: The War on Science
Twitter/X: @HorsmanGeoff
Laurier Heterodox Substack: https://laurierhxa.substack.com/
Empowr: https://empowrconnect.substack.com/

In our conversation Geoff also mentions the work of Jonathan Rauch on the nature of scientific inquiry and what Rauch coins, “liberal science”:

• Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought, Expanded Edition
• The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth

Find out more and read the full transcript at viewpointspodcast.ca