Noam Chomsky on the Responsibility of Intellectuals

Utrecht, the Netherlands, March 2011: Noam Chomsky lecture on "Responsibility and integrity: the dilemmas we face". He spoke to students of Utrecht University on the responsibility of what he calls "intellecutuals", which he describes as "people of relative privilige... and ability to be in a position to get involved in affairs that matter to human beings."  Chomsky believes intellectuals have a responsibility to speak the truth and expose lies to those who aren't aware.

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