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It's Complicated
Toby Young on Cancel Culture
Oct 26, 2020
Toby Young, founder of the Free Speech Union, shares his experience of being cancelled, discusses social media's impact on free speech and cancel culture, and highlights the importance of civil discourse. He recounts being targeted by a Twitter mob and warns against the weaponization of social media. The podcast also explores the influence of cancel culture on social media behavior and personal growth in managing aggression.
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- Social media platforms have become gatekeepers of public discourse, suppressing dissenting voices and promoting a left-wing agenda.
- Cancel culture and Twitter mobs have created a climate of fear that stifles open dialogue and discourages individuals from expressing unpopular opinions.
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The Threat to Free Speech Online
The internet, once seen as a platform for free speech, has become a place where dissenting views are censored by big tech. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter now selectively suppress certain stories and information, revealing their bias towards left-wing views. Additionally, social media has enabled the formation of Twitter mobs and cancel culture, where dissenting voices are targeted and penalized. The rise of cancel culture has had a chilling effect on free speech, with people fearing backlash and repercussion for expressing unorthodox or unpopular opinions. Measures such as hate crime bills further threaten free speech by criminalizing certain forms of expression. The Free Speech Union, founded by Toby Young, aims to provide support and protection for individuals who have experienced or are at risk of being canceled. However, the future of free speech remains uncertain, as it depends on the willingness of individuals to defend it and the preservation of liberal institutions and values.
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