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#377 – Harvey Silverglate: Freedom of Speech

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Navigating Governance and Free Speech at Harvard

This chapter explores the election process for Harvard's Board of Overseers, highlighting the complexities and challenges facing alumni participation. It emphasizes the significance of free speech and academic freedom in fostering a diverse range of ideas within the university, while critiquing the current educational landscape and advocating for deeper reforms. Personal anecdotes illustrate broader systemic issues, including the implications of voting procedures and the need for genuine equality in educational opportunities.

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