Benjamin Reiss
@benjaminreiss.bsky.social
Person. Professor of English at Emory University. Author of some books and articles, mostly on connections between humanities, health sciences, and disability.
Seems plausible that this is a piece of the puzzle. I did notice more cynicism about government and politics among young people after everyone came back from “social distancing” (remember that term?).
How COVID Pushed a Generation of Young People to the Right
Research suggests that pandemics are more likely to reduce rather than build trust in scientific and political authorities.
www.theatlantic.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Seems plausible that this is a piece of the puzzle. I did notice more cynicism about government and politics among young people after everyone came back from “social distancing” (remember that term?).
I’ve lived through academic crises: Katrina (when I was at Tulane), the 2008 downturn, COVID. All caused pain: hiring freezes, program closures, etc. This one is different: it’s intentional.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Opinion | Trump Wants to Destroy All Academia, Not Just the Woke Parts
The administration’s war on universities defies rational self-interest.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I’ve lived through academic crises: Katrina (when I was at Tulane), the 2008 downturn, COVID. All caused pain: hiring freezes, program closures, etc. This one is different: it’s intentional.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Reposted by Benjamin Reiss
This is like a bank robber getting to fire the cops and disable the alarms just before he strolls into the bank lobby.
February 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This is like a bank robber getting to fire the cops and disable the alarms just before he strolls into the bank lobby.
Reposted by Benjamin Reiss
This period under Musk/Trump feels like early February in 2020—when a terrible thing was happening with breakneck speed, and the people paying close attention were hair-on-fire about it while the rest of the country carried on as normal.
February 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This period under Musk/Trump feels like early February in 2020—when a terrible thing was happening with breakneck speed, and the people paying close attention were hair-on-fire about it while the rest of the country carried on as normal.
Captain Ahab's secret crew, led by Fedallah, spring from belowdeck when Ahab wants to subvert the mission of the ship. A terrified crew member asks, "Do you suppose Fedallah wants to kidnap Ahab?" The other replies: "You'll know it before long. Photo below:
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Elon Musk Appears With Trump to Defend Government Overhaul: Live Updates
The billionaire, chosen by President Trump to lead a federal overhaul, insisted he was working transparently, but his team’s secretive actions have delivered shocks across the government.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Captain Ahab's secret crew, led by Fedallah, spring from belowdeck when Ahab wants to subvert the mission of the ship. A terrified crew member asks, "Do you suppose Fedallah wants to kidnap Ahab?" The other replies: "You'll know it before long. Photo below:
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...