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From Academia to the Public Sphere
04:09 - 10:53 (06:43)
The guest talks about his experiences in academia and reaching a broader public with his ideas, and how fear-based career planning is prevalent in academic settings.
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In this podcast episode, Tyler Cowen interviews Niall Ferguson, a Harvard historian and author of several books, on his experience of reaching a broader public outside academia, his thoughts on propaganda and media, and the role of public intellectuals.
04:09 - 07:54 (03:44)
History
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In this podcast episode, Tyler Cowen interviews Niall Ferguson, a Harvard historian and author of several books, on his experience of reaching a broader public outside academia, his thoughts on propaganda and media, and the role of public intellectuals.
ChapterFrom Academia to the Public Sphere
Episode#634: Niall Ferguson, Historian — The Coming Cold War II, Visible and Invisible Geopolitics, Why Even Atheists Should Study Religion, Masters of Paradox, Fatherhood, Fear, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The concept of academic freedom has changed over the years, with many people today seeking prestige and social support rather than true academic freedom.
07:54 - 10:53 (02:59)
Academic Freedom
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The concept of academic freedom has changed over the years, with many people today seeking prestige and social support rather than true academic freedom. This has led to a fear-based approach to career planning and a culture that values endorsement over free thinking.