Why I am not HxA: how “constructive disagreement” undermines open inquiry and viewpoint diversity

Abstract Heterodox Academy requires its members to pledge their support for its three ideals: open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement. Given the history of loyalty oaths in academia, it is surprising that a society that bills itself the way Heterodox Academy does would require one. And there is a more serious problem. “Constructive Disagreement”, as Heterodox Academy understands and advocates for it, is inconsistent with open inquiry and viewpoint diversity.