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Noam Chomsky has remained a central figure in global intellectual life, although his direct involvement has diminished following a major stroke. That development, confirmed by Nathan Robinson in interviews with *KEPW* and echoed by messages from longtime assistant Bev Stohl on Reddit, means Chomsky can no longer participate in public talks or writing, which accounts for the notable absence of new commentary from him on current global crises such as the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Despite these challenges, Chomsky’s legacy is being elevated in the public discourse—particularly with the recent release of *The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World*, coauthored with Robinson. The book represents a distillation of Chomsky’s decades-long analysis of U.S. foreign policy and critiques of American exceptionalism, and it is widely cited as potentially his final major intellectual statement. According to *The Nation*, this volume is a compelling summary of Chomsky’s life work and has already sparked vibrant discussions among progressives and foreign policy critics.
Recent events also highlight Chomsky’s impact on media theory and digital literacy. *EAVI* and *Philosopheasy* have both revisited his “propaganda model,” emphasizing the enduring relevance of his critique of media ownership and algorithmic bias in an era dominated by social platforms. Chomsky’s insights on the need for skepticism toward mainstream media narratives, and his advocacy for independent, alternative outlets, are being invoked more than ever as society grapples with information manipulation and echo chambers.
Business activity related to Chomsky is currently centered on new publishing efforts, most notably the book with Nathan Robinson. Public appearances have ceased, but his ideas continue to ripple through virtual events—*Boston Review* recently featured discussions referencing Chomsky’s influence, and podcasts such as *Dratsi Pod* and new MasterClass chapters provide retrospectives of his impact on linguistics and media criticism. No confirmed social media posts from Chomsky himself have surfaced in the past few days, consistent with updates about his health, but tributes and mentions of his name remain frequent across platforms in relation to his theoretical contributions and recent publications.
No major new headlines in the past 24 hours have reported changes in Chomsky’s health or public activity; respected outlets like *Media Lens* and *The Nation* continue to reiterate concern for his wellbeing and note his enduring legacy in academia and activism.
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