Columbia University’s cancellation of graduation ceremonies due to anti-Israel protests highlights the battle between ‘dad brain’ and ‘internet brain.’ Dad brain prioritizes responsibility and practicality, while internet brain is susceptible to online extremism and outrage. Over the past few years, students have embraced internet brain, leading to demands for grade cancellations and campus disruptions.
University officials, such as the president of USC, have asserted that campuses are not daycare centers, reflecting a shift towards dad brain. Florida authorities have also enforced discipline, preventing riots and injuries. Even Saturday Night Live has acknowledged the validity of dad brain’s perspective on the protests.
Dad brain recognizes the dangers of internet brain’s obsession with abstract issues and self-entitlement. It emphasizes the importance of completing responsibilities, respecting authority, and focusing on practical concerns. Greg Gutfeld, host of Gutfeld! and co-host of The Five, argues that dad brain is essential for ensuring that individuals make responsible decisions and avoid embarrassment.
As campus protests continue, the clash between dad brain and internet brain will likely intensify. Dad brain represents the voice of reason, discipline, and accountability, while internet brain perpetuates division, extremism, and a distorted sense of reality. The outcome of this battle will shape the future of higher education and the well-being of students.
