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Eric Weinstein has mentioned Aaron Swartz numerous times in various conversations. Eric holds a strong admiration for Swartz's intellect and contributions, alongside a profound disappointment with the institutional failures that led to his tragic end. His comments reflect a deep emotional connection to Swartz, indicating that Swartz represented what academic and | Eric Weinstein has mentioned Aaron Swartz numerous times in various conversations. Eric holds a strong admiration for Swartz's intellect and contributions, alongside a profound disappointment with the institutional failures that led to his tragic end. His comments reflect a deep emotional connection to Swartz, indicating that Swartz represented what academic and scientific communities should strive to be. Eric expresses a personal sense of loss and anger over how Swartz was mistreated by MIT, particularly as it is one of the institutions where Eric spent a substantial portion of his academic career. | ||
'''Celebration of Swartz's Legacy:''' Eric believes that Swartz should be honored and remembered as a significant figure in the tech community, advocating for the creation of a building at MIT named after him to symbolize the importance of celebrating innovators rather than punishing them. He expresses that Swartz embodies the qualities that institutions should aspire to foster. | '''Celebration of Swartz's Legacy:''' Eric believes that Swartz should be honored and remembered as a significant figure in the tech community, advocating for the creation of a building at MIT named after him to symbolize the importance of celebrating innovators rather than punishing them. He expresses that Swartz embodies the qualities that institutions should aspire to foster. | ||