In Clay Risen's 'Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America', Edward U. Condon warns against the rising tide of anti-intellectualism in the U.S., which he links to threats of totalitarianism. Speaking before the American Physical Society in 1948, Condon described how government scientists and experts faced intense scrutiny and persecution amid anti-communist fervor. His remarks drew disturbing parallels to early Nazi ideologies, emphasizing the potential consequences of ignoring the erosion of free speech and expression in democratic society.
Condon articulated a dire warning about the rise of anti-intellectualism in the U.S., noting its correlation with totalitarianism and the silencing of experts.
He compared the growing anti-intellectual sentiment to early Nazi purges, underlining that ignoring such symptoms could lead to dire consequences.
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