Increasing Engagement of First-rate Academics in Higher Education

Increasing number of first rate people, such as Stephen Pinker and Jonathan Haidt, are engaging in the debate within higher education. They are actively defending academic freedom, free speech, and pushing back against postmodernism. This trend is promising and signifies a shift in the optics of academia. Additionally, young students are also becoming aware of which courses to avoid based on the student grapevine.