This chapter examines the complexities surrounding private messaging, politically incorrect humor, and the tensions of free speech in a politically correct society. It addresses the implications of cancel culture, the controversial reading of historical texts, and the challenge of engaging with taboo ideas to foster understanding. The speakers advocate for a critical approach to all ideas, emphasizing the need to navigate between societal pressures and personal expression.
After a years-long legal battle, philosopher Nina Power has found herself on the vanguard of a complex question: do artists have the responsibility to engage with dangerous ideas? She joined UnHerd's Freddie Sayers to discuss the trial, why she still reads controversial books and what her story can tell us about the culture wars.
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