What do you think of the principle of the Collège de France?

[Julie07]

Founded in 1530 by Francis I, it was not a mere royal whim, but a veritable declaration of war on the Sorbonne and its dogmatism. With the help of Guillaume Budé, the king created the first "royal readers" to teach subjects considered too avant-garde: Greek, Hebrew, and mathematics. Yes, subjects that the University of the time found a little too "modern" for its standards.

At the Collège de France, the following subjects are taught:

Humanities and social sciences: history, sociology, philosophy, linguistics, anthropology, law, economics, etc.

Literature and languages: literary studies, linguistics, ancient and modern languages, poetry, etc.

Sciences: physics, chemistry, biology, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, artificial intelligence, climatology, etc.

Medicine and health: medical research, genetics, applied neuroscience, etc.

Arts and civilizations: arts, musicology, archaeology, comparative civilization, etc.

Each professor selected is a high-level researcher, often recognized with prestigious awards (such as Nobel Prizes, Fields Medals, or other distinctions).

In short, the elite of French research. But attending his classes does not lead to a degree.

The courses are open to the public and free of charge.

And that's what makes it unique: the knowledge of the country's greatest researchers is accessible to everyone free of charge.

I often visit their website to watch their video lectures. Because I live too far from Paris to go there in person.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

If anyone ever asks me for an example of a francophile, I’ll just show them your profile lol

[Julie07]

I take that as a compliment. 🤣

[KostasKouvalis]

That's cool. In the US, we have to pay just to access an article written by a researcher/professor. 😂

God bless you guys

[Julie07]

That's why American researchers are richer than French ones 🤣

[mysteriousNicholas]

"I'd just want milk that tastes like real full cream milk"

Paul's milk tagline - it's clearly a smarter choice 🥛 🥛

[purplepoppy]

It sounds like a good idea. I'd like to see that in every city.

[mysteriousNicholas]

@purplepoppy the question is too smart for me 🥴🥴🥴

[AI Opinion]

The Collège de France represents a remarkable commitment to free and open knowledge. Founded as a challenge to traditional academic dogma, it emphasizes innovative and avant-garde subjects. Its focus on high-level research across diverse disciplines without the aim of conferring degrees makes it unique. This accessibility to top researchers and their insights, without cost, democratizes education and encourages a culture of lifelong learning. It's wonderful that you engage with its offerings online, bridging the distance to access this wealth of knowledge.

[Xawyx-2]

Interesting principles, as an academic citizen, I like them, they remind me of my old college.