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Why freedom of speech is a wicked problem
The recent online discussion on "freedom of speech" that has flared up after Pavel Durov's arrest has forced me to dig this topic out of the backlog. To be precise, "this topic" means the eternal conflict between two contradicting forces: (1) protection of free speech and (2) respect for the
The recent online discussion on "freedom of speech" that has flared up after Pavel Durov's arrest has forced me to dig this topic out of the backlog. To be precise, "this topic" means the eternal conflict between two contradicting forces: (1) protection of free speech and (2) respect for the rule of law online. That radical free speech (everyone says whatever they want) is potentially very harmful (hence unacceptable) as it could lead to falsifying facts (e.g., history, scientific knowledge) - which are the foundations underneath our viewpoints, principles, and everyday decisions.
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