Imperson Versus Virtual

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i think what i've had trouble with as an attendee of zoom online lectures is paying attention in a way that i don't have a problem when i'm in the presence of someone. What i learned from you over those 36 plus ours, and now 37 hours, is it is something that happens in the brain we don't fully understand. It's obvious to me that that isn't going to be very well substituted all the time for inzoom. And in particular, that face to face thing has a, a, analchemy to it, a real chemistry.

In this c750th (!) episode, Duke University's Michael Munger talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about whether the pandemic might create an opportunity for colleges and universities to experiment and innovate. Munger is Professor of Political Science, Economics and Public Policy at Duke. He believes "top" schools can emerge from the current period of uncertainty to thrive in the long run. The path for "second-tier" institutions could be more difficult. They will still face the challenges that existed before the pandemic: competition from online classes and a shrinking pool of new applicants ready to pay high tuition bills.