“The trouble with tyranny,” says Larry Arnn, “is it takes the best in us, and interferes with it. Whereas better to let our best flourish, and then we can be happy.” In a recent episode of “American Thought Leaders,” host Jan Jekielek spoke with Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College and a professor of history and politics. They discussed such topics as the past, the meaning of education, the role of experts in government, and tyranny. Recently, Hillsdale College launched a new Academy for Science and Freedom to pursue the free exchange of scientific ideas. Its fellows include Dr. Scott Atlas, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, and Dr. Martin Kulldorff.  Jan Jekielek: You’ve launched this new initiative, the Academy for Science and Freedom. All of the members are also American Thought Leaders like you’ve become here. Give me a sense of why this is important. What’s going on? Larry Arnn: I have a particular responsibility. …