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Censorship, cancel culture, and truth-seeking (with Iona Italia)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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Censorship and Critical Thinking

This chapter explores the consequences of censorship on information flow and the crucial need for open discussion to derive truthful conclusions. Using examples from societal issues, the speakers stress that political correctness may hinder critical analysis, leading to misguided beliefs. They argue for the importance of diverse opinions and the role of free speech in enhancing democracy, particularly in the context of contemporary technological challenges like misinformation.

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