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The Power of Freedom and Cultural Norms
Running summer schools as experiments to offer forbidden courses to students. Enthusiasm of students is overwhelming. It's hard for us to imagine the pressures they face. Giving them a sense of safety and freedom encourages uninhibited discussion and brings cultural change. Cultural norms can change with different institutional frameworks and incentives. Examples of Germany and Korea show how quickly cultures can diverge. Creating institutions of freedom is crucial.