New Books in Philosophy

J. P. Messina, "Private Censorship" (Oxford UP, 2024)

May 1, 2024

J. P. Messina discusses private censorship by non-state actors and its impact on freedom of expression. Topics include evolving forms of censorship from book burnings to social media de-platforming, complexities of identifying and responding to private censorship, differences between state and private censorship consequences, challenges faced by the press in maintaining editorial independence, and nuances of social media and search censorship.

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J. P. Messina

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Non-state actors engage in various forms of private censorship, prompting questions on how to evaluate these practices differently from state censorship.

Workforce censorship presents challenges in balancing employee rights with maintaining a productive work environment conducive to open discussions on societal issues.

Editorial power in media organizations raises concerns about the thin line between editorial independence and potential abuses leading to censorship.

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Private Censorship in Modern Contexts

The definition and implications of private censorship in modern contexts are discussed in this episode. The episode delves into how non-state actors can engage in censorship, impacting freedom of expression. It questions whether non-state censorship should be viewed similarly to state censorship, leading to a philosophical debate on the normative responses to different types of censorship.

Introduction

4min

Exploring the Author's Unconventional Path to Philosophy and Academic Pursuits

2min

Navigating Old and New Forms of Censorship

16min

Exploring the Broad Notion of Censorship and its Nuances

4min

Exploring the Nuances of Censorship: State vs Private

24min

Navigating Editorial Independence in the Face of Private Censorship

6min

Navigating the Complexities of Social Media and Search Censorship

14min

When we think of censorship, our minds might turn to state agencies exercising power to silence dissent. However, contemporary concerns about censorship arise in contexts where non-state actors suppress expression and communication. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forms of interference that come from social groups, employers, media corporations, and even search engines. Should these “new” forms of censorship alarm us? Should we assess them in ways that mirror our typical views about state-enacted censorship? If not, how should we think about non-state modes of censorship?

In Private Censorship (Oxford University Press, 2024), JP Messina takes up these broad questions. He examines a range of emerging sites of non-state censorship – what he calls “private” censorship – and sorts through the normative, political, and legal issues.

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New Books in Philosophy

J. P. Messina, "Private Censorship" (Oxford UP, 2024)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Private Censorship in Modern Contexts

Private Censorship in Workplace

Editorial Powers and Press Censorship

Navigating Social Media and Search Engine Censorship

Regulating Private Censorship

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