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Michael Shellenberger – The Censorship-Industrial Complex

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The Complexities of Free Speech and Censorship

Exploring the intricate balance between free speech and censorship, this chapter delves into the dangers of stifling discourse and the importance of countering harmful ideas with dialogue. Discussions range from societal pressures like cancel culture to the emergence of bureaucracies monitoring online speech for misinformation, shedding light on the evolving landscape of speech control. The chapter also touches on censorship issues related to climate change, government involvement in regulating social media platforms, and concerns about controlling information in the context of global events like the war in Ukraine.

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