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James Bennet, Douglas Brinkley, Steven Pinker and Brian Williams with Bret Stephens (moderator)
Public confidence in our leading institutions—from the news media to higher education to organized religion to the Supreme Court—has never been lower. How did so many institutions squander the public trust? What does it mean for the future of liberal democracy? Can trust be restored in an era of social media, alternative facts and cynical politics? Our esteemed panelists James Bennet, Douglas Brinkley, Steven Pinker and Brian Williams share their thoughts on the state of our institutions, what the future looks like and what we can do about it. Moderated by Bret Stephens.
James Bennet, Douglas Brinkley, Steven Pinker and Brian Williams with Bret Stephens (moderator)
Public confidence in our leading institutions—from the news media to higher education to organized religion to the Supreme Court—has never been lower. How did so many institutions squander the public trust? What does it mean for the future of liberal democracy? Can trust be restored in an era of social media, alternative facts and cynical politics? Our esteemed panelists James Bennet, Douglas Brinkley, Steven Pinker and Brian Williams share their thoughts on the state of our institutions, what the future looks like and what we can do about it. Moderated by Bret Stephens.
