Bankless Why We Should Fight for Freedom of Speech | Greg Lukianoff
Jun 24, 2024
Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), passionately defends the importance of freedom of speech, especially in academic settings. He discusses how technological advancements have impacted free speech, from the printing press to the internet. Lukianoff delves into generational differences in understanding this right and the dangers of censorship. He emphasizes the need for a free speech culture to foster democracy and explores how cryptocurrencies may play a role in resisting censorship.
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Free Speech Defined
- Free speech is the ability to think and say what you want.
- It's a crucial human right encompassing self-expression and truth-seeking.
Limits of Free Speech
- Not all speech is protected; threats and incitement are not covered.
- Greg Lukianoff identifies as a viewpoint absolutist, believing all opinions should be protected.
Unsafe Opinions?
- Unsafe words can lead to actions, but opinions themselves are not inherently unsafe.
- Knowing what people think, even hateful thoughts, is crucial for societal safety.
