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Imago DEI at Cornell University

Heterodox STEM • 199 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🚌 Education Free speech Critical Thinking
  1. The theme year for Freedom of Expression at Cornell University is controversial, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  2. There is a concern about the prioritization of DEI over free speech, leading to a culture of fear and conformity on campus.
  3. Efforts are being made to bring in speakers who promote fearless, rational, and civil speech on campus, to counteract the perceived lack of free expression.

Mr. Lukianoff goes to Washington & introducing FIRE’s Campus Deplatforming Database

The Eternally Radical Idea • 412 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Artificial Intelligence First Amendment Podcast
  1. Greg Lukianoff testified before the House about AI threats to free speech, emphasizing the risks of AI in monitoring, flagging, and censoring individuals.
  2. FIRE introduced Campus Deplatforming Database, aiming to track incidents of censorship on college campuses.
  3. The intersection of law and AI is explored through historical reviews, highlighting the impact of technology on free speech and legal norms.
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Berating The Bumptious: Whittier College’s Extraordinary Threat Letters

The Popehat Report • 4105 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Defamation Civil Rights First Amendment
  1. Dumb defamation threat letters can lead to practical censorship of free speech.
  2. Non-public threats of litigation can intimidate individuals from exercising their rights.
  3. Efforts are needed to educate the public about free speech rights, provide accessible resources, and encourage legal support to protect speech.

Linda the Bank Teller Versus Freedom

Bet On It • 261 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Government Policies
  1. People often fall for the conjunction fallacy, where they choose an option with a lower probability because it seems more logical.
  2. Support for general concepts like free speech can differ drastically from support for specific instances of it.
  3. People often endorse freedom in theory but struggle when faced with specific applications, showing a discrepancy in general versus specific judgments.

True Threats And American Cultural Gulfs

The Popehat Report • 3630 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal system First Amendment Free speech Gender Dynamics Supreme Court
  1. American society is diverse and faces challenges in applying legal standards like the reasonable person test across different cultures.
  2. Cultural context plays a significant role in determining what constitutes a true threat in First Amendment cases.
  3. To strike a balance between free speech and protection from threats, considering the intended audience's cultural context in true threats analysis could be a valuable approach.

Free Speech on College Campuses

The Future of Education • 491 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🚌 Education Higher Ed Free speech Academic Freedom Podcasts Online Education
  1. In the dialogue on college campuses, there is a need to broaden perspectives and engage in deeper conversations to foster resilience.
  2. University leaders should maintain neutrality on controversial issues, creating an environment for open debate without imposing specific viewpoints.
  3. Higher education institutions should focus on developing students' abilities to engage with complexity, debate ideas, and build humility for better societal cohesion.

Free speech is in trouble

Silver Bulletin • 779 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Youth Liberalism Conservatism Free speech College
  1. Free speech is facing challenges, especially among young liberals who show low tolerance for controversial speech.
  2. College students have varying levels of tolerance for controversial speakers, with notable differences between conservative and liberal viewpoints.
  3. The decline in support for free speech is not limited to elite universities, indicating a broader generational shift.

How Rupert Murdoch and Fox News Blew the Voting Machine Lawsuit

Peter Navarro's Taking Back Trump's America • 2417 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Free speech Lawsuits Cancel Culture First Amendment
  1. The lawsuit against Fox News had a chilling effect on free speech by intimidating people from speaking out.
  2. Fox News failed to investigate voting machine tampering allegations, which may have weakened their defense.
  3. The lawsuit may lead Fox to settle, setting a precedent that lawsuits can silence news organizations.

Big Government And Big Corporations Wage World War On Free Speech

Public • 342 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Social media Antisemitism
  1. Big government and big corporations are attacking free speech on social media platforms.
  2. Allegations against Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) as a platform for hate speech are being questioned.
  3. Reports of anti-Semitic content on X by a nonprofit group and the Washington Post lack transparent data for independent verification.

The Most Corrupt Country in the History of the World

donaldjeffries • 1592 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Tyranny Free speech Civil Liberties Inequality
  1. Many Americans still believe in American exceptionalism, but the reality may indicate otherwise.
  2. The level of tyranny and corruption in America has reached surreal levels, possibly surpassing the repressive regimes of the past.
  3. The current state of America is described as exceptionally corrupt, tyrannical, and incompetent, challenging the notions of freedom and democracy.

Corporations Offended By Free Speech Are Happy to Invest In Places Without It

Public • 303 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Corporations Advertising China Dictatorship
  1. Corporations withdrew advertising from platforms that embraced free speech due to concerns over associating with offensive content
  2. Some companies offended by free speech have no problem investing in countries with repressive speech environments
  3. The trend of corporations prioritizing 'brand safety' over free expression raises questions about their commitment to democratic values