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Steven Pinker: What Went Wrong at Harvard

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

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Challenges of Free Speech at Harvard

The chapter explores the constraints on free speech and intellectual freedom at Harvard University, detailing struggles with cancel culture and limitations on diverse discourse. It highlights the formation of a Council on Academic Freedom to advocate for open dialogue amidst concerns over declining donations and reputation. The conversation delves into implications of a recent plagiarism accusation and the broader issues facing academic institutions in providing moral guidance while upholding academic freedom.

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