Sublime

First, traditional public universities have fallen short in preparing students to assume leadership roles in a pluralist democracy. To be an effective leader, one must understand and mediate between diverse perspectives—a skill set sorely lacking in many of today’s graduates. Second, schools have failed in this mission in part because faculties rep... See more

Here’s the other problem with Facebook and Twitter and even The New York Times. When you expose yourself to those things, especially in the constant way that people do now—older people as well as younger people—you are continuously bombarding yourself with a stream of other people’s thoughts. You are marinating yourself in the conventional wisdom. ... See more

What if new technologies could allow us to understand the varied backgrounds, goals, and learning styles of our students—and provide educational material customized to their unique needs? What if we could deliver education to students via on-demand platforms that allowed them to study whenever, wherever, and whatever they desired, instead of requir... See more