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What does it mean?
Hastings says Chomsky digs material only for anti-American invective, not deep understanding.
In plain terms
He seeks ammo against America, not deep insight.
What can you take from it?
Agenda-driven research lacks depth.

Where it applies

  • academic critique
  • media analysis
  • political commentary

Putting it to work

  • seek deep analysis
  • avoid agenda-driven research

Questions to consider

  • Is he truly shallow?
  • Does intent matter more?

Another view

It assumes intent over impact of his work.

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