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How Much Dissent is Optimal?

In My Tribe • 744 implied HN points • 12 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Dissent Censorship Social media
  1. Dissent is important because it helps to challenge wrong opinions and beliefs. If everyone only agrees with the mainstream view, mistakes can go uncorrected.
  2. Censorship can lower morale and create a negative work or social environment. People should feel free to express concerns without fear of punishment.
  3. Policing dissent is risky because those in power might misuse it to silence voices that challenge their ideas. It's better to allow open discussion, even if some views are unpopular.

TL;DRussia Weekend Roundup

TL;DRussia • 373 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Russian Politics Dissent Censorship Opposition Repression
  1. Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison for telling the truth, signaling harsh repression against political activists in Russia
  2. Alexei Navalny facing new political trial, likely to receive severe sentence, highlighting increased persecution of opposition figures
  3. Kremlin's actions targeting three audiences: Russian opposition, elite, and security state, with broader signaling of crackdown on dissent

Modern Left is Doublethink

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Social Issues Free speech Science Dissent
  1. The modern left claims to champion tolerance and acceptance but often silences differing opinions, showcasing hypocrisy.
  2. Methods of the modern left can further segregate society through emphasis on identity politics rather than uniting through fundamental values.
  3. Despite portraying themselves as advocates of free speech and evidence-based decision-making, the modern left dismisses dissenting viewpoints and stifles honest discussions, hindering real progress.
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