I agree with this article 100%. If universities are worried about "ignorant" people spreading misinformation (if they give a podium to people who they think are un-intellectual), what the university could do is have a framework on how such ideas or all ideas are communicated. With some rules and fact checking guidelines in place, it is possible to hear the opposing (or what is viewed as un-intellectual view point ) with proper analysis.
Not sure why I got down voted. What I am saying here is - from the university point of view, if universities are worried that the platform is used for spreading fears via nonintellectual arguments, they can create a framework to mitigate such problems... I dont know why I got downvoted, please attempt to understand the point I am making here before down voting me.
I dont think universities should shut down the other side, but they can create a framework for communicating ideas .... one way OXFORD does it is via debating (which you can find on youtube).
