David Brooks on… Yascha Mounk
The Good Fight
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History, Identity, and Academic Growth
This chapter features a conversation that intertwines personal history with intellectual development, reflecting on the fall of the Berlin Wall and its impact on the speaker's family. It reveals the speaker's Jewish heritage, their family's experiences during World War II, and their journey from aspiring playwright to academic. The discussion also emphasizes the influence of a notable advisor during their doctoral studies at Harvard, shaping their approach to teaching and engagement.
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