Free Speech And Why It Matters
Free Speech And Why It Matters
Andrew Doyle
Richard Dawkins
Powerful book. - Richard Dawkins
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Free Speech And Why It Matters

Free Speech And Why It Matters

Andrew Doyle
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Andrew Doyle
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In "Free Speech And Why It Matters," Andrew Doyle embarks on a critical exploration of the contemporary battleground of expression, where the noble victories of Political Correctness are shadowed by a new form of intolerance. Doyle delves into the transformation from a society that once casually wielded words as weapons of marginalization to one that, in its zeal to protect, risks suffocating the very essence of discourse. With a blend of sharp wit and rigorous analysis, Doyle presents a compelling case for the sanctity of free speech, navigating through the murky waters of cancel culture—a modern-day mechanism of public shaming and economic sabotage aimed at silencing dissent. At the heart of Doyle's narrative is a fervent plea for the preservation of our fundamental right to express ourselves freely. He addresses the concerns of those who fear the harms of unfettered speech, while firmly arguing against the ascendancy of authoritarian impulses that threaten to dictate what can and cannot be said. Through a letter to the skeptics, Doyle champions the idea that engaging with controversial or offensive ideas through open debate is not just preferable but essential for a vibrant society. "Free Speech And Why It Matters" is not just a defense of a principle but an impassioned call to resist the encroachment on our liberties, reminding us that the cost of surrendering our voice is far greater than confronting the ideas we fear.

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Released
2021
25 Feb
Length
128
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Powerful book. - Richard Dawkins
The First Amendment codifies a ‘negative liberty’; that is to say, it affords citizens the right to freedom from government interference. While this is essential, it means that it is ill-equipped to tackle many of the free speech battles of the digital age. Historically, censorship has been enacted by the state, but with the rise of social media as the de facto public square, big tech corporations now have dominion over the acceptable limits of popular discourse. We are rapidly moving into an age in which unelected plutocrats hold more collective power and influence than any national government, only without any of the democratic accountability. This is why the argument that private companies should be free to discriminate at will is no longer persuasive or viable. They claim to be platforms committed to the principle of free speech, and yet at the same time behave like publishers who seek to enforce limitations on the opinions that may be expressed.
— Andrew Doyle, Free Speech And Why It Matters

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