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...lazy. (Indeed, my classmates are among the least lazy crop of human beings I have ever encountered.) Rather, my argument was that Harvard’s combination of drift, lack of intellectual guidance, and inflated grades encourages a slothful and “creatively lazy” approach to academics??one that fits in neatly with widespread campus attitudes, because it leaves more time for the diligent cultivation of the extracurricular activities, internships, social networks, and general résumé-building that make up, for many people, the dominant part of a Harvard education...
...State Department’s last minute decision to deny visas to 65 Cuban scholars heading for a conference in Las Vegas. According to Boucher, it was in the interest of the United States to suppress the free exchange of information because the “so-called academics?? were mere hacks coming to “spout the party line.” As such, it was in the national interest to make sure the Cuban government would “feel the pressure of our disdain for that regime” by denying these academics...
...order to make time for a social life—and for academics??while flying to concerts all over the world and maintaining her practice schedule, Zakrzewski has had to be the ultimate multi-tasker at Harvard...
...beyond cautiously advancing the consensus of the Sinological establishment. Even when addressing China’s direst problems, they have perfected language and phrasing that will not offend Chinese officialdom. To offend is to jeopardize one’s ability to visit China and interview Chinese officials and academics??access that constitutes the bread and butter of the Sinological trade. No access means no field research, fewer research grants, and—for the top Sinologists—no fat consulting fees from corporations...
Kelman said he is unsure why academics?? contributions to political campaigns have become more significant in this election cycle...