
#522 - Video Killed the Podcast Star (ft. Mace, Epstein, Gladwell, Linehan)
The Fifth Column
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Free Speech and Social Media: A Comedy of Errors
This chapter explores the arrest of a UK writer and comedian for controversial social media posts, unraveling the complex interplay between humor and legal consequences. It examines the implications of free speech in today's political climate, particularly focusing on the reactions to contentious figures and the rise of far-right ideologies in Europe. The discussion emphasizes the dangers of censorship and the societal impact of polarizing discourse, urging for a more balanced perspective on public opinions and responses.
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