Academia faces rising authoritarianism, lost trust, and internal flaws. To stay relevant, scholars must reconnect with society and prioritise real impact.
The US recently freezed all their foreign aid programmes. This could result in 150.000 additional deaths and 200.000 new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa.
The gap between rich and poor is growing in the Netherlands. More people are dropping out of society. Political philosopher Jamie van der Klaauw explains why.