Greg Lukianoff

Greg Lukianoff, a free speech advocate and president of FIRE, dives into the complexities of cancel culture and its chilling effects on open dialogue, particularly in academia. He discusses how fear of repercussions stifles free expression and leads to self-censorship. The conversation touches on the role of the First Amendment, the imbalance of viewpoints in educational settings, and the importance of fostering empathy and curiosity in discourse. Lukianoff emphasizes the need to uphold diverse opinions to combat polarization and promote a healthier dialogue.

Greg Lukianoff, president of FIRE and co-author of "The Canceling of the American Mind," teams up with Rikki Schlott, a journalist and political commentator, to dive deep into cancel culture's repercussions on American universities. They dissect the differences between masculine and feminine communication styles in free speech debates and confront the concept of toxic femininity. The conversation also touches on the need for innovative educational approaches and the significant impact of social media backlash on youth mental health.

Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of FIRE and co-author of 'The Coddling of the American Mind', dives into the intriguing happiness divide between conservatives and progressives. He reveals that despite growing institutional distrust, conservatives report higher life satisfaction than progressives, who are experiencing increased anxiety and depression. The discussion highlights how modern progressivism has shifted from optimism to negativity, impacting social justice efforts. Lukianoff also explores cognitive distortions and their role in shaping perceptions, advocating for resilience in the face of challenges.

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.

Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, dives into the erosion of free speech in America and its implications on college campuses. He discusses the tension between defamation and free expression amidst today’s disinformation challenges, while also reflecting on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover and its impact on discourse. The conversation highlights the essential role of competition in political discussion and the need for reforms in higher education to foster critical thinking. A must-listen for anyone passionate about free speech!

Greg Lukianoff is the co-author (with Dr. Jonathan Haidt) of what I think is one of the top 5 most important books of the last decade: The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Ideas and Bad Intentions Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. In this conversation, I talk to Greg about the content of this book including the rise of safetyism, the diminishing of free speech on college campuses, the concept of anti-fragility, whether ideas are harmful, whether is healthy or damaging to “platform” ideas you disagree with, whether speech is violence, whether safe spaces on campuses are helping students, and whether trigger warnings help improve a person’s mental heath.  A graduate of American University and Stanford Law School, Greg Lukianoff is an attorney and the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and the author of Unlearning Liberty: Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate and his writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Boston Globe, in addition to dozens of other publications.  –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Sign up with Faithful Counseling today to save 10% off of your first month at the link:  faithfulcounseling.com/theology –––––– Save 30% at SeminaryNow.com by using code TITR –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle’s website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. www.theologyintheraw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this insightful discussion, Greg Lukianoff, a New York Times best-selling author and CEO of FIRE, dives into the critical importance of protecting free speech in modern society. He shares his journey and highlights the controversial aspects of free expression, emphasizing the necessity of defending even opposing views. Lukianoff discusses the impact of social media on free speech, the alarming trends within college campuses, and the potential dangers of political correctness, advocating for an open dialogue and resilience in the face of censorship.

Greg Lukianoff, First Amendment lawyer, discusses the conflation of free speech and harassment in academia and beyond. They explore the origins and impact of cancel culture, the suppression of free speech in academic environments, cancel culture in knowledge-producing industries, the excessive number of administrators in universities, and the tactics used in cancel culture. They also discuss the role of politics in education, parents' perception of Harvard, and alternatives to college education.

Authors Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott discuss cancel culture's impact on society, including freedom of speech, censorship, and avoiding substantive discussions. They also explore the importance of humor, the impact on trust in scientific expertise, and promote the values of free speech and compassion.

Greg Lukianoff and Sam Harris discuss free speech, cancel culture, origins of political correctness, First Amendment principles, technology impact on ideas, social media cancellations, McCarthyism comparisons, self-censorship in academia, Hunter Biden laptop story, handling Trump in media, state of higher education, and more.