is currently a lecturer in the School of Management Studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT). He studied philosophy and English at UCT between 1992 and 1996, before beginning an academic career that has involved teaching multiple courses in critical thinking, business ethics, moral philosophy and sociology. Rousseau's primary research areas involve epistemic standards in journalism and public media more generally; addiction; critical thinking; and religious conflict. He sits on various governance bodies at the University of Cape Town, including its Council, and