Navigating Free Speech and Extremism Online

This chapter explores the contrasting legal frameworks of free speech in Germany and the United States, particularly regarding extremist content on platforms like Discord and Telegram. It highlights the challenges of moderating hate speech and the spread of neo-Nazi ideologies within online communities, questioning the authenticity of media platforms' commitment to combating such narratives. The discussion further delves into how misinformation circulates and the implications for user-generated content amid rising anti-establishment movements.