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Noam Chomsky is a renowned American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, and social critic. Often referred to as the “father of modern linguistics,” Chomsky revolutionized the field with his theory of generative grammar. His work laid the foundation for the cognitive revolution in the human sciences. He was born on December 7, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Chomsky earned his degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, where he developed his groundbreaking ideas under the mentorship of Zellig Harris. He has been a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) since 1955 and is currently an emeritus professor. Beyond linguistics, Chomsky is a prominent political activist and critic of U.S. foreign policy, capitalism, and mass media. His influential works, such as “Manufacturing Consent” (co-authored with Edward S. Herman), critique the role of media in shaping public perception. Chomsky’s contributions extend to numerous fields, making him one of the most cited scholars in modern history. He continues to be an active voice in academic and political discussions.
The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum -- even encourage the more critical and dissident views. That gives people the sense that there's free thinking going on, while all the time the presuppositions of the system are being reinforced by the limits put on the range of the debate.
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