Change the world Quote by Joshua Clover
“The university is one of various funding structures by which people who want to do theoretical work stay alive, the same way that people go to grad school, not because they think it's going to change the world but because there's no patron system anymore, and they need some scaffolding of support while they're trying to figure out how they can proceed in their lives. I think that's utterly legit. A lot of our better theorists and thinkers, that's what the university is for them.”
About This Quote
Universities provide financial scaffolding for theoretical work, acting as a modern patronage system for scholars.
In simple terms: Universities support scholars financially.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of institutional support.
Themes
education
scholarship
patronage
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research projects
- graduate studies
- intellectual growth
Key Concepts
academic funding
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- Is this support sustainable?
- How does it shape research agendas?
A Different Perspective
Funding may create dependence on institutions.
