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David Butterfield

Recently resigned from teaching Classics at Cambridge after 21 years. Contributed to the discussion on the decline of university education.

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Oct 24, 2024 • 53min

The Edition: Cambridge in crisis, Trump’s wicked humour & the beauty of AI ceramics

David Butterfield, a former Classics teacher at Cambridge, shares insights on the troubling decline of university education, critiquing administrative influences and grade inflation. Author Philip Womack recounts his experiences with university bureaucracy, while Kate Andrews discusses Trump's comedic revival, emphasizing his unique rhetorical style. Philip Collins adds depth on Trump's humor in politics, and Jack Marsh reveals how AI is transforming Delftware ceramics, merging tradition with technology for innovative artistic expression.