I don't understand the point you're trying to make.

>but if your goal is to address a problem within a system, I'm not confident that the best method is to tear it down and start from scratch

What's a better method? Trying to work within the system in the hopes of improving it? You seriously think there's any hope of changing the ancient culture bubble of academia overnight?

He's not even attacking the system: he's offering motivated and talented people a very attractive alternative option.