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Gad Saad: Courage, Authenticity & Sowell
The Genius of Thomas Sowell
The Monetary Fear of Speaking Up
The fear of speaking up stems from the monetary concerns such as paying mortgages, groceries, insurance, and cell phone bills. However, the speaker believes that the fear of losing a job or client should not be enough to silence individuals. While acknowledging the real fear, the speaker draws a parallel to historical sacrifices for the defense of reality and freedom of speech. They emphasize the importance of finding a balance between being a reckless martyr and a cowardly meek soldier. The speaker encourages people to engage in the battle of ideas using various methods, even if it means challenging friends privately. Additionally, the speaker highlights that the costs of speaking out are not only monetary, sharing personal experiences of receiving death threats despite having tenure. Finally, the speaker asserts that living in an enlightened free civil society requires bearing the necessary costs to protect its fundamental principles, urging people to speak up despite their fears.
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