a couple of interesting talks

Noam Chomsky was at Google - Boston a few weeks back. It was without doubt one of the most impressive orations -- Dr. Chomsky was at his best with his dry humor and often controversial opinions.

Dr. Chomsky did not present on any particular topic as such. Instead he just had people ask him questions at the outset. Therefore, the entire discourse was characteristically impromptu. Here is a list of questions that were asked,.. just to give you an idea about the range of issues that he addressed:

How have your ideas on universal grammar changed over the years? Are you more or less convinced of the theory now than you were initially?

You are well known for your criticism of our current generation's lack of insight and sense of history. What do you see in the younger generation that you personally find energizing and encouraging? (FF to around 16 mins)