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What Matters Now to Bret Stephens: Where North American universities went wrong
What Matters Now
The Evolving Role of Universities
This chapter examines the shifting purpose of universities, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a spirit of inquiry over political activism. It critiques the decline of public trust in higher education and discusses the implications of student activism and performative protest on campuses. The conversation also highlights the challenges graduates face in translating their degrees into meaningful careers and the detrimental impact of radical politics stemming from disillusionment with the educational system.
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