The Importance of Free Speech and the Failure of Institutions

This chapter emphasizes the importance of free speech and the disappointment when institutions fail to uphold this principle. It discusses the need for universities to fulfill their mission of preserving and disseminating knowledge through open debate, and highlights the history of McCarthyism on campuses. The chapter also addresses the use of police protection at university campuses during talks, the rejection of objective reality, and the breakdown of meaningful communication.