Spencer Sindhusen is an undergraduate student at MIT studying brain and cognitive science and management. Since he arrived at MIT in September 2023, Spencer has spearheaded a conservative resurgence on campus as the President of MIT Students for Open Inquiry, which works to expose the MIT community to a variety of viewpoints and promote honest dialogue.

00:00 Introduction

00:49 The Mission of MIT Students for Open Inquiry

09:56 COVID-19 and the Political Shifts on Campus Culture

19:48 Scientific Consensus and the Culture of Silence

28:16 Conspiracies and Trust in the Digital Age

32:47 Navigating Free Speech and Controversy at MIT

37:40 The MIT Encampment

46:18 Future Plans For MIT Students for Open Inquiry

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