How Can DEI Survive? (And Should It?)

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In this wide-ranging, courageous, and deeply developmental exploration, Keith Martin-Smith tackles one of the most polarizing topics in contemporary culture: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Tracing the historical evolution of DEI from its civil rights roots to its present-day institutional complexity, Keith examines how good intentions have often been overtaken by ideological rigidity, performative rituals, and empirical blind spots. He breaks down the seven “deadly sins” of DEI — including its flattening of privilege, intolerance of dissent, and the shift from equal opportunity to enforced outcomes — while offering constructive, integral alternatives that retain the spirit of justice without sacrificing complexity, truth, or liberal values. Drawing on developmental theory, Keith shows how DEI emerged from postmodern sensibilities but now operates largely through early-rational "expert" systems that enforce conformity rather than foster inclusion. He offers a vision of what DEI could look like if grounded in empathy, complexity, and anti-fragility — not coercion. Whether you're a staunch supporter of DEI, a skeptical observer, or somewhere in between, this is a conversation designed to challenge, deepen, and hopefully transform your understanding of one of today’s most important and misunderstood social projects.

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