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#368 — Freedom & Censorship

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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The Evolution of Censorship and Free Speech in Academia

This chapter traces the history of censorship on college campuses, especially at Stanford, from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. It discusses the balancing act between protecting free speech and enforcing speech codes, while examining international perspectives on offensive speech. The conversation underscores the necessity of allowing all viewpoints in a multicultural society to foster open discourse and true understanding.

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