Chapter
Fighting for Sharp Minds
1:47:46 - 1:53:09 (05:22)
The speaker advocates for insulating "sharp mind" researchers from those who would exploit them and speaks out against the treatment of Aaron Swartz by journal publishers and MIT.
Clips
The current system puts people through the wringer, making it crazy for anyone to go through it.
1:47:46 - 1:49:15 (01:29)
Elon Musk
Summary
The current system puts people through the wringer, making it crazy for anyone to go through it. We need to cultivate more Elons of the world who can use their FU money to insulate themselves and bring innovation to the forefront.
ChapterFighting for Sharp Minds
Episode#88 – Eric Weinstein: Geometric Unity and the Call for New Ideas, Leaders & Institutions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses MIT's responsibility to protect innovators and academics like Aaron Schwartz from prosecution and harassment by providing them with legal support and ensuring that they are not targeted by publishing companies or government agencies.
1:49:17 - 1:53:09 (03:51)
MIT, Aaron Schwartz, innovation, academia
Summary
This podcast episode discusses MIT's responsibility to protect innovators and academics like Aaron Schwartz from prosecution and harassment by providing them with legal support and ensuring that they are not targeted by publishing companies or government agencies.