Noam Chomsky

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Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky is an American professor and public intellectual renowned for his foundational contributions to linguistics, cognitive science, and analytic philosophy. Often called "the father of modern linguistics," he is a laureate professor at the University of Arizona and an emeritus professor at MIT. With over 150 published books, he is also one of the world's most cited living authors.

Beyond his academic work, Chomsky has been a prominent and consistent critic of U.S. foreign policy, capitalism, and corporate media influence since the 1960s, establishing him as a major figure on the American political left. His dual legacy in both science and political activism makes him a uniquely notable and often controversial public intellectual.

Chomsky has recently been mentioned in news headlines in late 2025 due to the release of leaked emails from Jeffrey Epstein. Various media reports indicate that Epstein sought to contact Chomsky and other academics in an apparent effort to rehabilitate his public image. This association has drawn significant public and media attention, given Chomsky's long-standing status as a moral voice on the left.

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