TRIGGERnometry Elon Musk, Twitter & Free Speech with Greg Lukianoff
May 16, 2022
Greg Lukianoff, President of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education and co-author of 'The Coddling of the American Mind,' dives deep into the landscape of free speech challenges today. He discusses the alarming rise of cancel culture, especially in academia, and the implications of social media on public discourse. Lukianoff also examines the mental health crisis among students, the erosion of critical thinking, and the urgent need for reform in U.S. education, all while highlighting the delicate balance between censorship and freedom of expression.
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Natural Born Censors
- People often rationalize censorship despite claiming to believe in free speech.
- They use phrases like "I felt threatened" to justify punishing others' words.
Free Speech and Power Dynamics
- Free speech primarily benefits those with minority or unpopular viewpoints.
- When a group holds majority power, free speech can be seen as less important or even inconvenient.
Combating Disinformation
- Disinformation is a problem but censorship is not the best way to deal with it.
- Combat disinformation by promoting trusted expert voices and open discussion, not censorship.
