In the rise of Nazism, the universities were in the early forefront of supporting Hitler. They passed anti-Jewish regulations before the laws snapped into place.
Social psychological research has demonstrated that even 'educated' people can become monsters quite easily. Across Europe in the 1800-1900's, the educated produced tons of bigoty, racism and hatred.
In the Muslim world, we see it. Educated Japanese became servants and believers in their country.
From studies I read on civilization failure, a culture won't give up its beliefs unless faced with total destruction. Even then, some cultures hang on to the drivel and are destroyed or fail.
Social psychological research has demonstrated that even 'educated' people can become monsters quite easily. Across Europe in the 1800-1900's, the educated produced tons of bigoty, racism and hatred.
In the Muslim world, we see it. Educated Japanese became servants and believers in their country.
From studies I read on civilization failure, a culture won't give up its beliefs unless faced with total destruction. Even then, some cultures hang on to the drivel and are destroyed or fail.