"You've got to be a thermostat rather than a thermometer. A thermostat shapes the climate of opinion; a thermometer just reflects it."
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About Cornel West
Cornel West is an American philosopher, political activist, and social critic. He is best known for his work in African American studies and his contributions to progressive politics and social justice movements. West has held teaching positions at several prestigious universities and has written numerous books on race, class, gender, and democracy.
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