Chomsky, Noam

Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, social critic, and public intellectual. He is a professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has written extensively on politics, media, and culture. Chomsky has been a vocal critic of capitalism and imperialism and has appeared on various TV programs. He is known for his critiques of modern society and his advocacy for social justice. Chomsky has a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught at various universities. He is a frequent guest on NPR and has written for other publications.