Current：Home > NewsIntellectuals vs. The Internet -Prime Money Path
Intellectuals vs. The Internet
View
Date：2025-04-19 10:26:18
What good is a Humanities degree? According to two intellectuals, Dr. Ally Louks and Jason Stanley, the humanities help us better connect to other humans. According to a lot of online haters, they're worthless.
Dr. Louks recently posted her Cambridge University PhD thesis online and was piled on by a loud group of right-wing anti-intellectuals. Brittany, Dr. Louks, and Jason Stanley, a professor of Philosophy at Yale University investigate the backlash to Dr. Louks, higher education at large, and why "anti-intellectualism" is prevalent in Republican politics.
Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus. Join NPR+ today.
veryGood！ (64963)
Related
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Gov. Kristi Noem faces questions in new interview about false claim in her book that she met Kim Jong Un
- Bernie Sanders says Gaza may be Joe Biden’s Vietnam. But he’s ready to battle for Biden over Trump
- TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Wake Up and Enjoy This Look Inside the 2024 Met Gala
- Planters nuts recalled due to possible listeria contamination: See products affected
- Ariana Grande Returns to 2024 Met Gala for First Time in 6 Years
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Gaza protestors picket outside of Met Gala 2024
Ranking
- 'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
- Shakira Makes Her Met Gala 2024 Debut in Red-Hot Look
- Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
- Man sitting on side of Oklahoma interstate confesses to woman's cold case murder, police say
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- South Carolina lawmakers rekindle bill limiting how topics like race are taught
- Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest
- Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns, urges people to prioritize mental health
Recommendation
Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
Planters nuts recalled due to possible listeria contamination: See products affected
Why Rihanna, Jared Leto, Billy Porter, Ben Affleck and More Stars Skipped the 2024 Met Gala
Sierra Leone jockey Tyler Gaffalione could face discipline for Kentucky Derby ride
US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
Russia critic Kara-Murza wins Pulitzer for passionate columns written from prison cell
Parents need help regulating their children's social media. A government ban would help.
Disobey Tesla at your own risk: Woman tries to update vehicle while inside as temp hits 115