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...destined to transform our society for the better. They are merely a group of people with the rare ability to make their audiences laugh and cry on cue, and such talent is merely a matter of good fortune. And why should we allow people whose “prominence?? is as arbitrary as the films playing at a local theater to wield any major influence on political and social discourse...
...Maybe I’m too much of an idealist, but as the lines between different ethnicities and nationalities blur, it seems that historic prejudices should be laid to rest—especially in a country rapidly emerging in global prominence??even if only at the rate of one conversation at a time...
...more assertive, more comfortable in his unique skin. Much of this was owed to his beautiful relationships with his parents and Lindsey and with Laura E. Spence ’04, and to the friendship of the boys. But most of it was just his own spirit coming into prominence??for those of us who watched him, it made us so proud...
...like Clowes Professor of Science Robert P. Kirshner have helped to stimulate a broad-based interest in the sciences at the College; Pinker’s addition will make sure this important practice continues. Though Pinker will continue with his research, a balance between ground-breaking scholarship and public prominence??Pinker’s The Blank Slate rocked best seller lists last year—represents exactly what the University needs to invigorate its science departments...
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