Universities Can’t Pursue Truth Without Viewpoint Diversity

John Tomasi and Jonathan Haidt's latest op-ed on what we wish critics of viewpoint diversity on both the left and right would understand.

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March 21, 2020

Conference Keynote 2019 – Steven Pinker

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.

 

 

Keynote speaker:

Steven Pinker | Department of Psychology, Harvard University

Talkback host:

Nick Gillespie | Editor at Large, Reason

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