Gary Peller - What is Knowledge?

Gary Peller, a professor at Georgetown University, shares insights from his experience in elite education. He challenges the traditional view of knowledge as a static entity, arguing that it is constructed and intertwined with power and politics. Peller critiques how elite institutions often dismiss experiential knowledge, like that of his grandmother, in favor of objective thinking. He questions societal barriers to change and the narratives that distance us from addressing social issues. Ultimately, he emphasizes that knowledge is a construct shaped by those in power.

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