Why Gen Z Must Fight for Free Speech - Maeve Halligan | #39

Maeve is a student whose opinions have often gone against the grain of mainstream uni culture. It was great to go deep into her ideas and talk about how our generation responds to them.Maeve's X/Twitter: https://x.com/maevehalliganCHAPTERS00:00 Why were you scared to speak out at university?02:21 Are universities worried about offending or are they trying to protect a narrative?05:39 Is it possible to be unbiased?08:26 How much does censorship impact uni life?11:40 Should students hide their opinions?13:46 Why are students closed to having their ideas challenged?16:52 Are too many people going to uni?20:42 The snobbery of being a university student25:37 Maeve’s problem with the ‘Gender Stories’ museum exhibit32:33 Why young women are speaking out against gender ideology37:23 Are people jumping on the gender critical bandwagon for clicks?45:37 Can we expect creators to use their platforms responsibly?48:40 Can we shift culture away from vacuous influencers?59:09 Is it wrong to pursue happiness above all?1:02:50 We like to do hard things as long as they’re not hard1:04:31 Are Gen Z entitled, cynical or both?1:10:04 Dating apps are killing relationships1:15:05 How has female empowerment affected dating?1:18:20 Are women oppressed?1:24:08 What’s the future look like for Gen Z?1:32:21 Students must be challenged1:33:57 Final wordsMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.