This chapter delves into the expansive concept of freedom of speech, discussing its importance in enabling individuals to think freely and express themselves authentically. The conversation explores the practical limitations of free speech, differentiating between protected and unprotected speech categories like threats of violence and incitement to lawless action. It touches on the evolution of freedom of speech throughout history and the psychological effects of censorship, emphasizing the significance of allowing diverse opinions to be expressed even when they may be deemed unsafe or hateful.
Why should we fight for Freedom of Speech?
That’s the question that Free Speech Lawyer and Writer Greg Lukianoff helps us answer today.
Using first principles, Greg goes deep into the importance of Freedom of Speech, “Free Speech Culture”, what happens to Free Speech when new technologies like the printing press and the internet are introduced, and how all this intersects with blockchains and crypto.