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Many academics I see online are leftist whereas many laypeople I see online are right wing.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Depends on what you call "academics". If you mistake phrase shifter courses like "business administration", "politics", or "law" as academic, then yes.

[–] Naive@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Nah not that specifically. I meant like in social sciences and humanities (other fields are welcome but my main motive was these fields).

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Social sciences and humanities are a classic leftist field. And MINT scientists are usually too smart to be right wingers.

[–] Naive@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

what is MINT? I am in STEM but I adore the people in social sciences and humanities. Sadly, humanities is dying especially in my country. Barely anyone wants to read social sciences and humanities, as we are a developing country and also just want money

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

MINT Mathematics, Information science, Natural sciences, and Technology.