DIThe Distraction Index

#institutional autonomy

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
2Noise
5.4Avg Dmg
10.5Avg Hype
WEEK 43Oct 19 – 25
NOISE2025-10-23
Washington University Rejects Trump Higher Education Compact
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
10.7
WEEK 30Jul 20 – 26
NOISE2025-07-26
Pentagon Halts Participation in Research and Think Tank Events
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
10.8
Hype
10.3