“Academic freedom is an intrinsic element of scholarship. That is why many universities have it formally enshrined in their rules. This is in addition to any freedom of speech laws that some countries enjoy. Any threat to this freedom really does present an ‘appalling vista’. But such threats don’t occur in the civilized world, surely? Think again …” (more)
[Kevin Denny, Geary Behavioural Economics Blog, 15 May]