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Bryan Alexander
The video examines a significant development in US politics and education, focusing on a public letter sent by Education Secretary Linda McMahon to college leaders under the Trump administration. This document outlines seven key areas for reform, including affordability, merit-based admissions, free …
Chris Williamson
Dr. David Kipping, an astronomer at Columbia University who recently achieved tenure, joins a discussion to explore his transition from high-pressure academic roles to long-term research freedom. Tenure allows him to pursue ambitious, risky projects without quarterly deliverables, contrasting sharpl …
Lex Fridman
Ronald Sullivan, a Harvard Law School professor and former public defender who has never lost a case in his career, took on the representation of Harvey Weinstein following an initial call from a colleague in January 2019. Driven by a principle that unpopular defendants are essential to testing the …
Lex Fridman
Neil Ferguson, a prominent historian and author of sixteen books on money, power, war, and empire, joins Lex Fridman to discuss his new initiative in Austin, Texas: The University of Austin (UATX). Launched with an advisory board including figures like Stephen Pinker and Jonathan Haidt, the universi …
Lex Fridman
Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), defines cancel culture as a significant uptick in campaigns since 2014 aimed at getting individuals fired, expelled, or de-platformed for speech that would normally be protected by the First Amendment. While …