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Blog Prompt # 2: Who are the leading public intellectuals of our day?

















The first people that come to mind as contemporary public intellectuals are David Brooks and Doris Kearns Goodwin. 

Brooks excels in presenting opinions (mainly political) in an enlightened, yet easily understandable way. Brooks consistently provides rational arguments for his opinions, and truly promotes the value of looking at both sides of an issue.

 Doris Kearns Goodwin, the noted historian, places current events into historical contexts in a way that is both informative and entertaining. She is so intelligent and articulate, and I always learn something new when hearing her speak.

I would also give honorable mentions to Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, along with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Colbert and Stewart very successfully use satire and humor to promote their views and educate the public.  DeGrasse is at one both brilliant and down to earth.




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