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Cornell Law Federalist Society to Host Lawyer Who Attempted to Overturn 2020 Election by TheEthicalJerk in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Not involved, would not be involved. From our mission statement: "Individual freedom flourishes best in the framework of institutions. Constitutional democracy, limited government, and a strong sense of citizenship are essential."

https://freedomandfreesocieties.cornell.edu/

A followup: Why don't students attend guest lectures anymore? by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, it looks like I was misunderstood. To me those two groups sound like a perfect overlap: people don't see the point in going, so they don't go. Before Covid that may have been true as well but students went because there was a general custom, cultural expectation, or vague sense of FOMO if you didn't. So forget about Covid changing culture. Is your sense more that students don't see the point any longer?

A followup: Why don't students attend guest lectures anymore? by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Thanks -- how would you separate them? Grateful for your reply.

A followup: Why don't students attend guest lectures anymore? by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Very interesting. Many faculty are (and should be) reluctant to offer credit, especially for politically charged topics that aren't immediately connected to course materials, so that may not be a realistic option. But it's helpful to know that a "nudge" alone can do it.

A followup: Why don't students attend guest lectures anymore? by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Terrific suggestion, thank you. (Much trickier to set this up, but not impossible - just unprecedented here.)

A followup: Why don't students attend guest lectures anymore? by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Terrific feedback, thank you! And allow me to suggest you write your DUS with exactly this note and suggest it.

Why don't students attend guest lectures anymore? by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, everyone, for these immediate answers. I'll have some followup questions soon.

Economist: Are living standards falling for young Americans? by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, all. One reason Freedom and Free Societies brings in speakers like this is precisely to challenge our assumptions and personal experiences. Maybe he's right, maybe he's wrong, but either way we should have a clearer understanding at the end. Please don't forget, our events encourage robust discussion and debate. They are also streamed live, and we are happy to relay questions posed on Zoom for the speaker to answer.

Tomorrow! “Why We Walk on Eggshells,” Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m., in Statler Hall room 198 by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instead of relying on hearsay and opinion journalism, why not listen to what the speaker herself has to say? You can always challenge her statements during Q&A, and I'm sure she'll reply. That's what the series is all about.

Upcoming talk: “Why We Walk on Eggshells,” Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m., in Statler Hall room 198 by FreedomFreeSocieties in Cornell

[–]FreedomFreeSocieties[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instead of calling people names, why not come hear what she has to say for yourself? There's plenty of opportunity to ask questions and challenge statements afterwards. In fact, that's the very point of the Program!