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Refusal to Sign Restricted Contract
- Konstantin refused to sign a university contract restricting his comedy, sparking mainstream attention.
- He received mostly positive support but faced misrepresentation by critics unfamiliar with his work.
Difference Between Word and Physical Harm
- Words can cause subjective emotional harm unlike the objective harm caused by physical violence.
- You cannot lessen physical harm once inflicted, but emotional harm depends on interpretation and context.
Value and Cost of Free Speech
- Free speech has costs and causing harm, but restricting it excessively leads to worse societal outcomes.
- Societies tolerating free expression tend to be healthier than those with heavy speech restrictions.