Freedom from Speech
Freedom from Speech by Greg Lukianoff, published by Encounter Books in September 2014, explores the complex landscape of free speech in contemporary society. This 48-page work examines the paradox of strong legal protections under the First Amendment juxtaposed with a cultural climate that increasingly punishes individuals for perceived offensive remarks. Lukianoff highlights the growing intolerance within academia, marked by disinvitation campaigns against speakers and the push for trigger warnings, illustrating a significant shift in attitudes toward free expression.
In this Broadside, Lukianoff delves into the broader implications of these trends, arguing that the challenges to free speech extend beyond mere political correctness. He emphasizes the rising expectation for both physical and intellectual comfort among global populations, suggesting that the demand for freedom from speech is intensifying. Readers will find a critical analysis of the current state of political discourse and censorship, as well as insights into the societal pressures that shape our understanding of free expression.
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This is a surreal time for freedom of speech. While the legal protections of the First Amendment remain strong, the culture is obsessed with punishing individuals for allegedly offensive utterances. And academia – already an institution in which free speech is in decline – has grown still more intolerant, with high-profile “disinvitation” efforts against well-known speakers and demands for professors to provide “trigger warnings” in class.
In this Broadside, Greg Lukianoff argues that the threats to free speech go well beyond political correctness or liberal groupthink. As global populations increasingly expect not just physical comfort but also intellectual comfort, threats to freedom of speech are only going to become more intense. To fight back, we must understand this trend and see how students and average citizens alike are increasingly demanding freedom from speech.
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