[LINK] Public intellectuals

[David Boxall]

From: 
<http://theconversation.edu.au/untangling-red-tape-to-turn-academics-into-public-intellectuals-5649>
> Whatever the limits of the term “public intellectual” — which seems to suggest people who speak out on every topic bar those where they have expertise — it is an obligation of universities to provide the opportunity for its staff to engage in public debate and challenge received wisdom.

Sounds like he wants public comment from people qualified in the field. 
That would be a radical departure.

-- 
David Boxall                         | ignorance more frequently
                                     | begets confidence than does
http://david.boxall.id.au            | knowledge
                                     | --Charles Darwin (introduction
                                     |  to 'The Descent of Man' 1871)