Decoding Hate Episode 1: Expression Gone Digital
Feb 10, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Nani Jansen Reventlow, a renowned human rights lawyer and founder of the Digital Freedom Fund, examines the evolution of freedom of expression in the digital era. She delves into how this fundamental right interacts with modern challenges. Deniz Wagner, an advisor at the OSCE on freedom of media, highlights the complexities that artificial intelligence introduces to free speech, urging for more transparency and accountability in tech platforms. Together, they explore the delicate balance between expression, democracy, and digital rights.
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Freedom of Expression as Key Right
- Freedom of expression unlocks many other human rights and underpins democratic societies.
- It supports holding power to account, media freedom, and personal dignity and self-fulfillment.
Global Differences in Speech Laws
- US and Europe differ in their regulation of speech, especially hate speech.
- Europe uses a three-part test to justify restrictions, while the US has broader protection for offensive speech.
Expression Protects Offense for Democracy
- Freedom of expression protects information and ideas that may offend or shock.
- Heated debates with strong disagreement are vital for democracy and public discourse.