Tom Hanks Urges Harvard Grads to Defend the Truth and Resist Indifference

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Tom Hanks, who was awarded an honorary doctor of arts degree, poked fun at his own lack of academic credentials on a stage filled with some of the world's brightest minds and most accomplished scientists.

on Thursday to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth for their own gain.

"Telling the truth is no longer the benchmark for public service," he said."It's no longer the salve to our fears or the guide to our actions. Truth is now considered malleable, by opinion and by zero sum endgames." "It's the same option for all grownups who have to decide to be one of three types of Americans: Those who embrace liberty and freedom for all; those who won't; or those who are indifferent," he said."Only the first do the work of creating a more perfect union, a nation indivisible. The others get in the way."

 

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