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#6 - Spencer Sindhusen: President of MIT Students for Open Inquiry
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#6 - Spencer Sindhusen: President of MIT Students for Open Inquiry

Spencer Sindhusen is an undergraduate student at MIT studying brain and cognitive science and management. Since he arrived at MIT in September 2023, Spencer has spearheaded a conservative resurgence on campus as the President of MIT Students for Open Inquiry, which works to expose the MIT community to a variety of viewpoints and promote honest dialogue.

00:00 Introduction

00:49 The Mission of MIT Students for Open Inquiry

09:56 COVID-19 and the Political Shifts on Campus Culture

19:48 Scientific Consensus and the Culture of Silence

28:16 Conspiracies and Trust in the Digital Age

32:47 Navigating Free Speech and Controversy at MIT

37:40 The MIT Encampment

46:18 Future Plans For MIT Students for Open Inquiry

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