Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
sapinker's profile
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Verified account
@sapinker

Tweets

Steven PinkerVerified account

@sapinker

Cognitive scientist at Harvard.

Boston, MA
pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
Joined January 2010

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker 27 Sep 2015

    Warwick University has banned an activist over fears she will offend Muslimshttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/maryam-namazie-secular-activist-barred-from-speaking-at-warwick-university-over-fears-of-inciting-10517296.html …

    12:21 PM - 27 Sep 2015
    • 93 Retweets
    • 68 Likes
    • It's me,is that you? Bill Seddon gregory_kramer Jenny Redwood (((Christian JB))) 🐌 Scott Vehstedt Bjørn Rasmussen Alexander Trull Hatshepsut
    15 replies 93 retweets 68 likes
      1. Michael Levandi‏ @mikelevandi 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ― George Orwell

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Martyn Amos‏ @martyn_amos 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker Warwick University Students' Union, which is an important distinction that I think is being lost in the reporting of this case...

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Steven Andreasen‏ @StevenAndrease1 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @martyn_amos

        @martyn_amos @sapinker They are representative of the college itself as the institution supports and backs their decisions.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Martyn Amos‏ @martyn_amos 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @StevenAndrease1

        @StevenAndrease1 @sapinker Speaking as a Warwick alumnus, I must respectfully disagree. Univ and SU have a history of antagonism...

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. Steven Andreasen‏ @StevenAndrease1 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @martyn_amos

        @martyn_amos @sapinker In essence by not taking a definitive stand publically they are acknowledging their acceptance of the decision

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. Martyn Amos‏ @martyn_amos 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @StevenAndrease1

        @StevenAndrease1 @sapinker If you say so...

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      7. Steven Andreasen‏ @StevenAndrease1 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @martyn_amos

        @martyn_amos @sapinker It is a fundamental of basic communication. By not opposing something you are enabling it by your silence.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      8. Martyn Amos‏ @martyn_amos 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @StevenAndrease1

        @StevenAndrease1 @sapinker You're entitled to that view. Mine is rather more nuanced, having experience of the institution concerned.

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      9. 6 more replies
      1. Norman Doering‏ @DoeringNorman 28 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker That this is even happened means something has gone very wrong: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/201509/declining-student-resilience-serious-problem-colleges …

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Max Waters  🃏 👁‍🗨‏ @rmaxwaters 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker @LilyLivingstone In the immortal words of @MarkSteynOnline offending Muslims has now become a positive duty.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. phil bradley‏ @Philly_Ocean 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker Am sure @maryamnamazie will note your interest in her predicament.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Nego Cardenas‏ @ikitei 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker so terrible

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Fredrik Andersson‏ @enFredrikA 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinkerhttps://www.change.org/p/warwick-students-union-allow-maryam-namazie-to-speak-at-the-university-of-warwick?recruiter=392326527 …

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Steven Andreasen‏ @StevenAndrease1 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker No idea and or concept is above reproach or inquisition. If we silence one individual we silence them all.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Steven Andreasen‏ @StevenAndrease1 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker A rebranding attempt using projection of established fears to prevent counter thinking within the group collective. Horrible.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Pam Collins‏ @pamcosquared 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker that "university" doesn't deserve to be called a university...shame!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. BCB_Mission‏ @AFiscal1y 27 Sep 2015
        Replying to @sapinker

        @sapinker Oh the feeling of being coddled and wrapped up against "monster" thoughts get us back to infantile childish times.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info