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Freedom of speech is the right to express opinions without censorship or restraint.
Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. The right to freedom of expression has been recognised as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and international human rights law.
Credit: Wikipedia - Freedom_of_speechThe “good faith” principle | Julia Galef Posts where this video is embedded Converse in Good Faith Be sincere, fair, open, and honest, regardless of the outcomePeople: Julia Galef (1)Julia Galef Writer and public speakerPosts: Julia Galef (2)Converse in Good Faith Be sincere, fair, open, and honest, regardless of the outcomeScience Curiosity A desire to seek out Continue reading The Good Faith Principle Julia Galef, 2017
Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. video playerUniversity of Toronto Free Speech Debate | Jordan Peterson WebsiteJordan B PetersonWikipediaJordan B PetersonRSS FeedJordan B PetersonX (Twitter)@jordanbpetersonYouTubeJordan B PetersonGoogleJordan B PetersonPosts: Jordan B Peterson (1)Freedom of Speech Freedom of speech is not just another valueBooks: Jordan Continue reading Jordan B Peterson Clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology
And so we need to start talking and listening. And when you talk it doesn’t mean you’re right. It doesn’t mean you’re correct. Right? It means you’re trying to articulate and formulate your thoughts like the boneheaded moron that you are. And you are going to stumble around idiotically because what the hell do you know. You are full of biases, and … | Jordan Peterson Continue reading We Need to Start Talking and Listening Jordan Peterson
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I don’t believe that freedom of speech is just another value. I think that is preposterous. I think that if you claim that then you know nothing about western civilization and history. Freedom of speech is not just another principle, it is the mechanism by which we keep our psyches and our societies organized and we have to be unbelievably careful … | Jordan Peterson Continue reading Freedom of Speech Is Not Just Another Value Jordan B Peterson
Peter Boghossian is an American philosopher and an assistant professor of philosophy at Portland State University. WebsitePeter BoghossianWikipediaPeter BoghossianX (Twitter)@peterboghossianYouTubePeter BoghossianGooglePeter BoghossianPosts: Peter Boghossian (1)Impossible Conversations Navigating conversations across ideological dividesBooks: Peter Boghossian (7)How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide by Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay (2019)Impossible Conversations Peter Boghossian (2019)Impossible Conversations Navigating Continue reading Peter Boghossian American philosopher
Posts where this video is embedded Freedom of Speech Freedom of speech is not just another valueBooks: Christopher Hitchens (3)Christopher Hitchens’s Razor No not what he shaved withGod Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything Christopher Hitchens (2007)Risk of Independent Thought Christopher HitchensQuotations: Christopher Hitchens (1)Risk of Independent Thought Christopher HitchensBlog Posts: Christopher Hitchens (1)Christopher Hitchens’s Continue reading Free Speech Christopher Hitchens, 2006
Rowan Atkinson, the renowned actor and comedian, has been a vocal advocate for free speech, especially in criticizing political correctness and the new intolerance. He played a significant role in the Reform Section 5 Campaign, which targeted the UK Public Order Act 1986. Section 5 made it an offense to use “threatening, abusive or insulting Continue reading Free Speech Vs. the New Intolerance Rowan Atkinson, 2018
Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them. — In this formulation, I do not imply, for instance, that we should always suppress the utterance of intolerant … | Karl Popper Continue reading The Paradox of Tolerance Karl Popper
Democracy’s theoretical ideals clash with citizens’ limited expertise; the loudest voices often prevail over the wisest. Socrates proposed a balanced approach – civic education to cultivate wisdom alongside expert policy guidance to strengthen democratic governance. Continue reading Socrates on Democracy Socrates had a nuanced view of democracy
Deliberative Democracy ** Tolerance Is A Social Contract, Not a Moral Absolute Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their Continue reading Freedom of Speech Freedom of speech is not just another value
Tolerance enables peaceful coexistence among diverse populations. However, viewing tolerance as an unconditional moral imperative can be problematic. To maintain a stable society, we must recognize that tolerance has limits and requires mutual respect and adherence to social contracts. Continue reading Tolerance Is A Social Contract, Not a Moral Absolute The paradox of tolerance
Converse in good faith: Converse with the intent to be sincere, fair, open, and honest, regardless of the outcome of the interaction. Continue reading Converse in Good Faith Be sincere, fair, open, and honest, regardless of the outcome
Show respect: We often show disrespect for people with whom we disagree. This is damaging to the relationship and society. However, we do not need to respect someone or their ideas to show them respect. Continue reading Show Respect Failing to respect one another negatively impacts the future for all of us
