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Larry Summers on Political Correctness and our Universities

Larry Summers on Political Correctness and our Universities

FromConversations with Bill Kristol


Larry Summers on Political Correctness and our Universities

FromConversations with Bill Kristol

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Length:
75 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In his second conversation with Bill Kristol, Harvard President Emeritus and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers reflects on the current climate of political correctness on campuses and its effects on freedom of thought and the pursuit of knowledge. Summers also discusses significant controversies from his tenure as president of Harvard, including his opposition to boycotts of Israel, his battle against grade inflation, and his interest in bringing ROTC back to campus. Finally, Kristol and Summers consider how technological developments might shape the future of higher education.
Released:
Jan 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Conversations with Bill Kristol features in-depth, thought-provoking discussions with leading figures in American public life.