I value institutions and believe we need more of them, as they play a crucial role in journalism.

Journalism is in worse shape now than it was 10 or 15 years ago, with many once-great publications now hollowed out.

The current contrarian moment suggests that many believe we don't need institutions, but we actually require intermediary institutions to navigate complex social dynamics effectively.

I haven't seen conservatives being silenced in organizations, despite claims to the contrary.

The elite institutions, including universities, are facing a crisis of legitimacy as they struggle to adapt to the changing beliefs of the populace, leading to internal conflicts about their direction.

The current information landscape is filled with contrarian views, where anything outside established institutions is often given undue primacy.

The rise of platforms like Substack hasn't created a sustainable journalistic middle class; it's limited to a few successful individuals.

While the situation in academia is dire, there is hope that new leadership and a commitment to intellectual freedom can revitalize these institutions and restore their foundational principles.

The shrinking of corporate media and the rise of independent platforms is changing how audiences engage with information and leaders.