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Linguistic tyranny: the fight for free speech, with Brendan O'Neill

The Political Animals

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The Importance of Free Speech and Making Moral Judgments

This chapter explores society's evolving perspectives on free speech, discussing how formerly objectionable ideas can be rehabilitated in politically correct language. It emphasizes the significance of making moral judgments and expressing opinions, while highlighting the dangers of ideas gaining traction unnoticed and becoming institutionalized.

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