Academia and Activism: Navigating Corporate Ties

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between academia and corporate interests, contrasting it with media's closer ties to corporate elites. It highlights the significance of in-person interactions in traditional education and debates the role of academic institutions in fostering social change and student activism. Drawing on the ideas of thinkers like Ivan Illich and Paulo Freire, the discussion emphasizes the importance of creating a liberatory educational environment while reflecting on the nuances of intellectual discourse.