Nick Dirks

In this engaging discussion, Nick Dirks, President and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences and a noted historian and anthropologist, dives into the evolving landscape of higher education. He explores whether traditional universities still hold value in the age of free online learning and critiques the skyrocketing tuition costs. Dirks argues for a balanced integration of humanities in today's tech-driven society, while emphasizing the need for universities to adapt and innovate in response to changing societal demands.