Grave new world: An interview with Noam Chomsky

At 88, Chomsky continues to be a vital voice

Noam Chomsky: still a thorn in the side of the establishment Pic: AP

By his own admission, Noam Chomsky walks a touch slower these days. His academic schedule is not as crowded as it once was. His public appearances are more limited. He is more selective about what he does and what he does not do.

Chomsky is, after all, 88 years of age. It is now six decades since the Massachusetts Institute of Technology linguistics professor burst into the popular consciousness, challenging convention, breaking moulds ...