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Why college should be a journey of listening

Recently, free speech and censorship on college campuses have been hotly debated. Nathan Heller of The New Yorker believes that the solution to this dilemma lies not in the way we speak, but in the way we listen. When people travel, Heller argues, they process their experiences with a fresh, open mind. This is Heller's humble opinion on listening as if you’re on a journey.

Why college should be a journey of listening

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