Knowing Otherwise

León Castellanos-Jankiewicz

Research is booming, yet innovation is increasingly happening outside the academy. Knowing Otherwise is a podcast exploring this shift in conversations about the politics of knowledge and the future of education. Join scholars, scientists and journalists to discover how knowledge actually gets made, tested and shared in academia and beyond. Hosted by León Castellanos-Jankiewicz. https://www.knowingotherwisepodcast.com/ Music by Sirsé for Knowing Otherwise: https://sirse.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Kira Kustova for Knowing Otherwise.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Samuel Moyn: Gerontocracy and the university

    Welcome! We're kicking off our diagnosis of the university with Samuel Moyn, who teaches law and history at Yale. In his new book, Gerontocracy in America: How the Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth — and What to Do About It, Sam focuses on the urgent need to strengthen inter-generational equity. In our conversation, I asked how his argument applies to the university: Does the accumulation of status lead to scarcity? Are younger scholars breaking with their elders on politics? How have universities dealt with this? I've admired Sam's work for many years, so it's a great privilege to have him open the podcast. Referenced readings: Gerontocracy in America: How the Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth—and What to Do About It, Samuel Moyn, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (2026)Capital, Karl Marx, Volume I, Chapter 25, “The General Law of Capitalist Accumulation,” Section 4.Report of MIT’s Ad Hoc Committee on AI Use in Teaching, Learning, and Research Training (2026)It’s Our Fault. On MANGO’s, Coconuts, and the Responsibility of a Powerless Left, Dustin Giustella, Damage Magazine (2025)This episode is free. To continue the conversation, visit https://knowingotherwisepod.substack.com/subscribe Music by Sirsé for Knowing Otherwise: https://sirse.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Kira Kustova for Knowing Otherwise.

    Samuel Moyn: Gerontocracy and the university

  2. Oct 29

    Introducing Knowing Otherwise

    Research is booming, but many of the ideas that shape our lives are coming from outside universities. In Knowing Otherwise, León Castellanos-Jankiewicz talks with guests from academia, journalism and the arts about the politics of knowledge and the future of education. Season one launches on 10 November, with new episodes every second Tuesday. Music by Sirsé for Knowing Otherwise: https://sirse.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Kira Kustova for Knowing Otherwise.

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Research is booming, yet innovation is increasingly happening outside the academy. Knowing Otherwise is a podcast exploring this shift in conversations about the politics of knowledge and the future of education. Join scholars, scientists and journalists to discover how knowledge actually gets made, tested and shared in academia and beyond. Hosted by León Castellanos-Jankiewicz. https://www.knowingotherwisepodcast.com/ Music by Sirsé for Knowing Otherwise: https://sirse.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Kira Kustova for Knowing Otherwise.

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  • Creator
    León Castellanos-Jankiewicz
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 León Castellanos-Jankiewicz
  • Show Website
    Knowing Otherwise