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Fire in a Crowded Theatre - Episode 1: Philosophers on Free Speech

Queen's University Belfast - Fire in a Crowded Theatre: Philosophers on Free Speech.

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Chilling Effects on Free Speech

This chapter explores different forms of chilling effects on free speech, including defamation law and dangerous scientific research. The speakers discuss the value of speech and the difficulty of defining hate speech. They also touch on the benefits and consequences of restricting speech, as well as the over-deterrence of racist speech and the boundaries of comedy.

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