NYU's Firing of Dr. Maitland Jones (pt. 1)
Actual Intelligence with Steve Pearlman
October 25, 202224m 7s
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Show Notes
Steve takes an in-depth look at NYU's expedited decision to fire distinguished Organic Chemistry professor, Dr. Maitland Jones, after receiving a petition from students complaining about his course. What's really at the heart of NYU's actions? What role did the petition play? What role should rigor play in education? And what in the world does the movie, Demolition Man, have to do with any of this?
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