Harvard University professor and best-selling author Steven Pinker considers why open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement matter beyond the academy. He makes the case that healthy colleges and universities equip citizens, scientists, policymakers, parents, and others with the habits of heart and mind necessary to advance the human condition.
The talkback and Q&A host is Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large of Reason magazine.
Editor’s note: This episode is Steven Pinker’s keynote talk at the 2019 Heterodox Academy Conference.
Rating the Show
If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes:
Go to the show’s iTunes page and click “View in iTunes”
Click “Ratings and Reviews” which is to the right of “Details”
+Viewpoint Diversity+Constructive Disagreement+Open Inquiry+Academic Freedom+The Free Exchange of Ideas
great minds don't
always think alike
Make a Donation
Your generosity supports our non-partisan efforts to advance the principles of open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement to improve higher education and academic research.