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Navigating Knowledge and Free Speech in the Arab World
This chapter explores the challenges of accessing and translating scientific literature in the Arab world, leading to the creation of the Beit al-Hikmah e-library. It emphasizes the need for greater representation of Arabic content on platforms like Wikipedia while discussing the cultural impact of radical ideas on youth. The conversation also addresses the complexities of free speech, censorship, and recent social changes in the Gulf States, particularly Saudi Arabia.