Michael S. Roth - Intellectual Diversity in Dangerous Times

The speaker emphasizes the importance of intellectual diversity in higher education, arguing that college should empower students to engage with a wide range of ideas. Despite concerns about political correctness and cancel culture, the speaker believes that courage can overcome conformity pressures. Acknowledging a left-leaning bias in academia, the speaker advocates for including conservative and diverse perspectives to enrich educational experiences. The goal is to prepare students for meaningful work beyond college, ensuring their empowerment is both deep and broad.

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