
Why are defenders of free speech always shutting people down?
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Free Speech and Political Narratives
This chapter explores the clash between committee members and Nigel Farage regarding free speech in the context of the UK's Online Safety Act. It examines the hypocrisy in how different political sides champion or undermine civil liberties based on strategic alignments, while also featuring an interview with Adil Akhtar on challenging narratives of Asian protagonists in politics. The conversation underscores the complexities of storytelling and personal identity in the political sphere, revealing the tension between individual authenticity and external expectations.
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