Steven Pinker: Why Heterodoxy Matters in the World

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 In order to address society’s most intractable problems, learners must weave together the best ideas from a range of perspectives. The HxA Annual Conference and Open Inquiry Awards convened over 430 HxA members, community leaders, administrators, philanthropists, and students to discuss key issues at the core of HxA’s mission: open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in the academy. Taking place June 20-21, 2019 at the Sheraton Times Square New York, the program focused on advancing discourse, providing tools, offering solutions, and fostering heterodox-positive cultures on campuses and in disciplines. The Open Inquiry Awards honored the institutions and individuals doing the complex work of improving classrooms, campuses, and scholarship. Subscribe to the HxA Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeterodoxAc... Follow HxA on Twitter:   / hdxacademy   Follow HxA on Facebook:   / heterodoxacademy   For more about HxA: https://heterodoxacademy.org/