In a riveting discussion, Alan Davison, the incoming president of Australia's Free Speech Union and former Dean of Social Sciences, dives into the complexities of free speech and hate speech laws in Australia. He argues that addressing hate speech might mask deeper societal issues like bigotry and ignorance. The conversation touches on the responsibilities of artists facing political pressures, the delicate balance between civility and free expression, and the pressing need for open dialogue about race, identity, and gender in an increasingly polarized world.