The Dumbest Generation – Youth, Culture and the Decline of Knowledge
The Dumbest Generation – Youth, Culture and the Decline of Knowledge
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Mark Bauerlein, Emeritus Professor of English at Emory University and Senior Editor at First Things, to the Scruton Salon for an evening of engaging discussion and critical reflection.
Dr. Bauerlein will deliver a 30-minute talk centered on the themes of his acclaimed book The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future and The Dumbest Generation Grows Up: From Stupefied Youth to Dangerous Adults – exploring how digital media and cultural shifts have impacted youth education and civic engagement in the United States. His talk will also address broader issues of cultural and educational policy during the Trump Administration, offering insights into the political and intellectual climate of recent years.
The lecture will be followed by a short Q&A session, beginning with a few moderator-led questions, and then opening the floor to audience participation.
Join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of education, culture, and politics in contemporary USA!
Mark Bauerlein is Contributing Editor at First Things and Professor Emeritus of English at Emory University, where he taught after earning his PhD in English at UCLA in 1989. For two years, he served as Director of the Office of Research and Analysis at the National Endowment for the Arts.
Date: June 04, 2025, 18:00
Venue: Scruton Salon, 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 6.
Doorbell 3, 1st floor
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