Heterodox Academy was founded in 2015 by Jonathan Haidt, Chris Martin, and Nicholas Rosenkranz, in reaction to their observations about the negative impact a lack of ideological diversity has had on the quality of research within their disciplines. The mission of Heterodox Academy is:

To improve the quality of research and education in universities by increasing open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement.

I am honored to have been chosen to be one of the presenters at the upcoming Heterodox Academy Conference in Denver Colorado.  Here is the description of my one-hour presentation:

When the “HxA Way” Collides with Brandolini’s Law

Brandolini’s Law, also known as the “bullshit asymmetry principle,” states that “the amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude larger than is needed to produce it.” When applied to daily interactions, this means that the longer some conversations go on, the less meaningful they become. While we may do our best to diligently practice the “HxA Way,” others may still fling ad hominem attacks or use weak arguments, false dichotomies, and uncharitable interpretations that drag things down. In this session, Erich Vieth will explore these common frustrations and offer strategies – drawn from his experience as a trial lawyer – to help keep contentious conversations on track

Here is my bio as shown in the Conference Materials:

Shortly prior to that presentation, I will post my presentation notes in this post, below.

[Updated June 15, 2022]

Here are most of my notes for my presentation, which includes most of the citations that you won’t see on the slides.

Here is my article analyzing stare decisis from the two angles, traditional jurisprudence and cognitive science:  “The Exaggerated Importance of Stare Decisis.”