Making Sense with Sam Harris
#368 — Freedom & Censorship
May 21, 2024
Greg Lukianoff, President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and author of influential books on free speech, joins to dissect the current landscape of censorship and free expression. They delve into the origins of political correctness and explore the chilling effects of cancel culture on academia. Discussions touch on social media's role in shaping discourse and the ethical responsibilities of tech platforms. Lukianoff also highlights the delicate balance between freedom of speech and the growing trend of self-censorship across political divides.
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- Protecting free speech extends beyond legal limits to fostering cultural acceptance of diverse opinions.
- Balancing free speech with mitigating harmful misinformation in the digital age is a complex challenge.
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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
Greg Lukianoff, the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), discusses the origins of FIRE founded in 1999 by Harvey Silverglate and Alan Charles Coors. FIRE aims to protect free speech and academic freedom. Lukianoff details the challenges faced by students and professors for expressing opinions that led to the foundation of FIRE. The organization advocates for free speech, especially on college campuses, and works towards safeguarding First Amendment rights.
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