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#733 - Rikki Schlott - Is Cancel Culture Actually Getting Worse?

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The Relationship Between Free Speech Laws and Free Speech Culture

The existence of robust free speech laws does not guarantee a culture of free speech, as demonstrated by countries like Turkey, North Korea, and Russia. Conversely, historical examples such as the French Enlightenment illustrate that a vibrant free speech culture can flourish even without legal protection. Merely having free speech laws does not guarantee a culture of free speech, as observed from a quote by Judge Learned Hand. This indicates a gradual cultural shift away from free speech norms, especially with the influence of social media.

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