The Core Idea of The Book: ‘And They Never Had No Diversity’
My book argues that diversity per se is not a strength. It shows that the historical record of the modern world demonstrates clearly that creativity and human achievement have been almost entirely non-diverse.
Despite the clarion call of “Diversity is our Strength” it’s not religion, race, ethnicity, or gender that’s important to a company’s workforce: it’s just talent and ability, and all the other qualities of good employees.
When Does Diversity Really Occur?
Over the course of human history, the world’s races, religions, ethnicities and cultures have at various times and in various places, exhibited differences in their productivity and inventiveness. The differences in the distribution of skill and human capital are in constant flux around the world as some nations and cultures ascend (e.g., Japan, China, South Korea) while others stagnate or even decline (e.g., Egypt, Greece). This is not something that can be stopped or even managed.
Real diversity occurs when the opinions and contributions of all persons are listened to, valued, and respected. Good ideas and good people are embraced on their merits and only on their merits. This occurs as a matter of course and does not reflect a hidden agenda or a narrative bordering on propaganda. It does not involve targets, quotas, virtue signalling, victimization, or identity politics. I have highlighted a lot of these facts in my books reflecting on diversity and other factors.
My Perspective of a Diversified Culture
The preponderance of white men in science is an uncomfortable, inconvenient fact that the liberal media wishes to ignore because reflecting on it can so easily give rise to assertions of male superiority in general and white superiority in particular.
But when I was growing up people didn’t think this way. Not one time, ever, did my parents, my teachers, or my friends suggest, either express or implied, that “we white people” were better than other racial or ethnic groups. Virtually everyone I grew up with was a cultural or a practising Christian. We knew that all mankind were sinners and fell short of the Glory of God. No group was better than another. Dead white men were good at scientific advancement? So what?
In The End
The academic community should be more forthcoming on this issue and provide a realistic appraisal of diverse societies. Citizens of the former Yugoslavia roll their eyes at the notion that “Diversity is our Strength”. The economist Thomas Sowell has stated that the United States progressed by overcoming differences not by embracing them.
Then what really are the achievements of Western civilization? Get more of it in my Book: “And They Never Had No Diversity: Confronting the Big Lie” where I have argued that differences in productivity and innovation have been seen among different races, religions, and cultures over time.