| Sumario: | The article examines the complex relationship between truth, power, and the role of higher education in contemporary society, particularly in the context of political discourse and social movements. It highlights the impact of digital media and capitalism on the propagation of "alternative facts" and the challenges faced by educational institutions in addressing these issues, as evidenced by recent student protests in the U.S. over topics like Gaza. The works of Peter Kornbluh and Nikole Hannah-Jones are discussed as examples of public scholarship that engage with historical truths and the politics of repentance, illustrating the performative nature of truth-telling in the university context. The article ultimately argues for a rethinking of the university's role as a space for contesting sovereign claims to truth and fostering a more nuanced understanding of justice and collective memory.
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