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Ep. 196 ‘The Identity Trap’ by Yascha Mounk

So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

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The Erosion of Free Speech Acceptance

This chapter examines the erosion of free speech acceptance in society, exploring the impact of skepticism of objective truth, identity sensitive legislation, standpoint theory, and the relationship between speech and violence. It discusses the chilling effect of identity-related terms and the concept of 'identity synthesis' in silencing people. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of making careful distinctions and rooted language to defend liberal values.

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