Noam Chomsky Teaches Independent Thinking and the Media's Invisible Powers | Official Trailer

Noam Chomsky is an icon of rebellion and intellectual dissent. According to The New York Times, the author of 150-plus books is “the most important intellectual alive today."

In his class, he shares valuable insights and powerful tools for facing the existential threat of media—including disinformation, AI, and the oppressive control of those in power.

As the author of more than 150 books and one of the most cited people on Google Scholar, Noam Chomsky is an iconoclastic linguist who’s been speaking out against illegitimate uses of power since the 1960s. He won’t hand you any answers—but he will help you discover the truth for yourself.
Lessons in this class include:

New Media: Information and Misinformation
Manufacturing Consent: The Control We Can’t See
Challenging the Status Quo: Noam and Linguistics
Turning Truth Into Activism

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[majod]

He who gave me some respect for humanity. I thought we were long gone before I knew this guy

[rational-public-discourse]

Thank you for those who got Noam to do this. Excellent. I can't wait. Now if Showtime or Netflix shows it, that would be helpful.

[pezpeculiar]

One of the most enlightening and inspiring people alive. So glad you could get him on.

[hanifahal-amin]

Noam Chomsky... such a refreshing truth teller. Thank you, good sir.

[cesarmaldonado]

Amazing. My living hero. May he have an even longer life. We need need him.

[partiKhana]

His fearless advocacy for justice make him an extraordinary beacon of intellect and integrity in our world. <<<I hope this exceptional individual continues to inspire us for a hundred more years.>>>

[discodave]

Finally masterclass does something worthy.

[ThEMaGnIfiCeNtWaRrIoR]

May God Keep him healthy, strong, and content. And forever bless him. 🤲

[fannys]

Happy 95th birthday, Mr. Noam Chumsky! 🎉🎉🥳

[ridvanyavuz]

Wonderful, fantastic, amazing, necessary... Look at this man, with this age he is fighting fighting fighting..No time to die

[nguyentrinh]

Thanks to Sir for reminding us here. Currently i still do not have much conditions that aim to learn more. I promises i will be a responsible person and student as always. Please keep healthy and happy at Life. May somedays i can meet in nearest future, in 2024 might be. With Warm Heart, Sincerely Thanks 💖

[Iqraabdulrasool]

Sir Noam Chomsky
Love from Pakistan, your ideas are fascinating

[noellenoelle]

Love this Man. A venerable charecter and Icon indeed, I named my child after him ❤

[johnnysgarbi]

For this masterclass I will certainly sign up

[munafghori]

Someone as great thinker as noam Chomsky teaching critical thinking is not only a great thing but very beneficial. I hope this class will be very beneficial.

[the-architect]

Let's Go! I hope nothing is censored and all truths are discussed! Good job Masterclass, will definitely watch this!

[roberttaylor]

My shorthand version of Noam’s political viewpoint is “ who has the money, lawyers, and guns? Probably not the good guy in the situation”. Works for me as a starting point.

Deepest respect for the guy, to be clear. Why Only Us? Is a good read on the linguistics side for non linguists, such as myself.

[sabyasachisenapati]

So happy to see the good professor outdoors after such a long time..😊😊

[erianne]

for this clip specifically, I like the cleaner style.

[wuipuichang]

Wish he was my mentor in person. Will this be available without cost?