The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 178. Free Speech and the Satirical Activist | Andrew Doyle
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Jun 21, 2021 
In this engaging discussion, Andrew Doyle, a British comedian and political satirist known for his character Titania McGrath, shares insights from his book on free speech. He explores the delicate balance between free speech and satire in today's society, addressing the impact of hate speech laws and surveillance culture. Doyle critiques modern activism, emphasizing how satire can reveal the disconnect between ideology and real-world issues. The conversation underscores the importance of open dialogue and the dangers of censorship in shaping identities.
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Free Speech Under Attack
- Free speech, the foundation of liberties, is under attack, especially by the social justice movement.
- This movement mistrusts free speech, viewing words as violence.
Non-Crime Hate Incidents in the UK
- In the UK, 120,000 non-crime hate incidents were recorded between 2014 and 2019.
- These incidents, based on perceived offense, can impact employment, highlighting free speech vulnerabilities without First Amendment protection.
Subjective Offense
- Allowing hypothetical victims to define offense subjectively poses a challenge.
- Critics argue this promotes a pessimistic view of humanity, assuming most speech exerts tyrannical power.
