We agree. It's not necessarily bad. But it's also perfectly reasonable to be concerned.
I think the difference is that I see selection for obedience as something most institutions will do unconsciously. It's literally the primary function of any institution, to self preserve. And self preservation for a system means that it's parts cooperate to the maximum extent possible. So I think we need to have a strong push back against anything that COULD EVEN be an unconscious selection for obedience. Especially in institutions.
An individual professor choosing to bring these questions up would have a VERY different response from me. I'm very open minded and love exercises that promote that.
I think the difference is that I see selection for obedience as something most institutions will do unconsciously. It's literally the primary function of any institution, to self preserve. And self preservation for a system means that it's parts cooperate to the maximum extent possible. So I think we need to have a strong push back against anything that COULD EVEN be an unconscious selection for obedience. Especially in institutions.
An individual professor choosing to bring these questions up would have a VERY different response from me. I'm very open minded and love exercises that promote that.