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Linguistic tyranny: the fight for free speech, with Brendan O'Neill

The Political Animals

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Exploring the Boundaries of Free Speech

The speaker delves into the concept of free speech and its boundaries, discussing their stance as a free speech absolutist. They consider the implications of scrapping defamation laws and explore scenarios where offensive speech can have real-life consequences. The chapter concludes with a focus on the importance of freedom of speech and the potential conflicts with harassment and criminal acts.

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