Matt Taibbi

Rank 34 of 47
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Score -27

The statement criticizes American universities, describing them as 'madhouses' and 'ignorance-factories' and questions their purpose. It uses strong language and presents a statistic about Harvard's administrative staff. The tone is confrontational and critical, aiming to provoke thought about the state of higher education.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses harsh language that could be seen as harmful or disrespectful, potentially violating the principle of doing no harm. [-2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The language used may not respect the dignity of those working in education, potentially violating the principle of respecting privacy and dignity. [-2]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in constructive dialogue and uses derogatory terms, which could be seen as a personal attack. [-2]