Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Recorded at the 2025 Heterodox Academy Conference in Brooklyn, New York, join John Tomasi, President of Heterodox Academy, in an illuminating keynote that explores the critical crossroads facing higher education. Discover how universities can become cultural exemplars of open inquiry, embrace viewpoint diversity, and reconcile with society. A must-watch for educators, students, and anyone passionate about the future of academic freedom.

Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Conference Introduction by Nicole Barbaro
5:48 - Heterodox Academy's Journey by John Tomasi
11:20 - The Monastery Analogy: Universities at Risk
20:30 - Reconciliation: Universities and Society
30:15 - Pluralism Plus: A Cultural Contribution
40:00 - Open Inquiry: The Core of Academic Excellence
47:45 - Heterodox Academy's Future Vision
54:30 - Call to Action: Becoming Principled Allies
59:40 - Closing Remarks from Brooklyn Conference

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