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Big Brains
Defending Campus Free Speech In A Polarized Age, with Paul Alivisatos and Tom Ginsburg
Sep 22, 2023
Renowned UChicago law professor Tom Ginsburg and President Paul Alivisatos discuss the significance of free expression in universities, challenges to academic freedom and freedom of speech, and the importance of defending campus free speech. They also explore the University of Chicago's new initiative, the Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry and Expression, and how universities can promote free expression and create environments for dialogue across difference.
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- Universities have a central role in society and should prioritize free expression on campus.
- There are threats to free expression at universities from donors, governments, and student demands for comfort.
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The Importance of Free Expression on College Campuses
Free speech on college campuses is a highly polarizing topic. The University of Chicago's President emphasizes that universities have a central role in society and, therefore, how free expression plays out in universities is a significant concern. This raises complicated issues like whether professors should have unlimited speech, how to handle speech that some students find harmful, and the acceptability of controversial outside speakers. The University of Chicago has a reputation for prioritizing free speech, which led to the launch of the Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry and Expression. The forum aims to practice and exemplify free expression within the university and share that commitment with a broader audience.
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