NEJM Article Advocates for Academic Freedom in Controversial Debates

Recent articles discuss the debate around academic freedom and institutional responses at universities. Authors from the New England Journal of Medicine advocate for universities to publicly address professors' controversial opinions, citing potential public harm. This call comes in the context of Stanford University's handling of Dr. Scott Atlas' COVID policy advice. On the other hand, a different perspective emphasizes the importance of academic freedom for institutions and professors alike, promoting a broad range of viewpoints. Additionally, there are insights into training programs like Open Dialogue in Norway and Pope Francis' encouragement for ecclesiastical academic institutions to foster a culture of dialogue at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome.