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Should platforms have the power to ban leaders like Donald Trump? |
Following the suspension or barring of Donald Trump by many of the largest social media and tech platforms, after his supporters stormed the Capitol building in January 2021, we explore the issues surrounding these decisions. |
Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Nikhil Pahwa |
15 Jan 2021 |
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Lincoln Leads in Philosophy 2018 |
Philosophy: 'Should there be limits on free speech?' |
Alexander Prescott-Couch, Ian Brownhill, Benjamin Musachio, Lauren Malm |
05 Nov 2018 |
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Under pressure: the global decline in media freedom |
Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive, Index on Censorship gives a talk for The Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. |
Jodie Ginsberg |
01 Dec 2017 |
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Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World |
In this keynote lecture, leading political writer Timothy Garton Ash will present his ten guiding principles for a connected world, and offer a manifesto for global free speech in the digital age. |
Timothy Garton Ash |
19 May 2017 |
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What is the point of universities? |
Lord Patten, Chancellor of Oxford University, gives the opening talk at Wolfson College's 50th Anniversary celebration weekend |
Chris Patten |
15 Aug 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
The Future of Free Speech |
Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech. |
Aryeh Neier |
29 Jun 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Irshad Manji on Allah, Liberty and Love |
The director of the Moral Courage Project says so-called “respect” for Muslims is often lined with fear and “low expectations” of those practising the faith. |
Irshad Manji |
28 Jun 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Should Europe introduce a ‘right to blaspheme’? |
Alain Bouldoires talks to Timothy Garton Ash about the survival of blasphemy laws in Europe, and calls for a ‘right to blaspheme’. |
Alain Bouldoires |
16 Jun 2016 |
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Giles Fraser on free speech and religion |
Giles Fraser, commentator and Anglican priest, talks with Free Speech Debate about the relationship between free speech and religion, and the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris. |
Giles Fraser |
16 Jun 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Mark Thompson on the BBC and religion |
The director general of the BBC explains why it aired Jerry Springer: The Opera, and talks about different responses to Christianity and Islam. |
Mark Thompson |
16 Jun 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Daniel Bell on Confucianism and free speech |
Confucianism’s defence of political speech does not necessarily apply to other forms of expression, says Bell |
Daniel Bell |
16 Jun 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
Evgeny Morozov on the dark side of internet freedom |
Author Evgeny Morozov highlights the dangers that sometimes emerge when governments and corporations harness the internet to serve their own objectives. |
Evgeny Morozov |
16 Jun 2016 |
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Creative Commons |
A former British agent makes the case for whistleblowing |
Former British MI5 agent Annie Machon revealed, together with David Shayler, alleged criminal behaviour within the agency. |
Annie Machon, David Shayler |
16 Jun 2016 |
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'Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World' |
Professor Timothy Garton Ash discusses the premise of his new book titled 'Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World.' |
Timothy Garton Ash, Margaret MacMillan, Adam Roberts, Patricia Thornton |
16 Jun 2016 |
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Trust, Free Speech and British Pluralism in the 21st Century |
With digital broadcasting increasing and newspaper readership falling, how should we respond in ways that ensure the free flow of information that is essential in a pluralist society? |
Chris Patten |
04 Oct 2013 |
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Creative Commons |
On Free Speech 4: The Power of the Web |
Jillian York (Electronic Frontier Foundation) discusses the ethics and motivations behind hacktivism, and Lauren Wolfe talks about her new project Women Under Siege, a website that crowdsources instances of rape and sexual violence in war zones. |
Jillian York, Lauren Wolfe |
24 May 2012 |
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Creative Commons |
On Free Speech 3: The Fine Art of Activism |
This month's podcast focuses on the sometimes fine line between artistic expression and free speech. It features interviews with filmmaker Nick Sturdee on the Russian art collective Voina, and stand-up comedian Tom Greeves on the UK's parody laws. |
Nick Sturdee, Tom Greeves, Irshad Manji, Rebecca MacKinnon |
13 Apr 2012 |
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Creative Commons |
Facebook, Privacy and You |
Is the age of privacy over? Lord (Richard) Allan from Facebook and Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, author of Delete, go head to head on privacy and the right to be forgotten in the internet era. |
Richard Allan, Viktor Mayer-Schonberger, Timothy Garton Ash |
30 Mar 2012 |
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On Free Speech 2: China, Rushdie and the art of "Zuckering" |
This month's podcast looks at Facebook's dominance and internet censorship in China. It features interviews with Mark Thompson, director general of the BBC, and Professor Tim Wu, author of the Master Switch. |
Richard Allen, Faisal Devji, Viktor Mayer-Schonberger, Mark Thomas |
07 Mar 2012 |
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Creative Commons |
Political Perspectives to State Censorship of Literature |
Peter McDonald and David Robertson discuss the idea of state censorship, especially Apartheid era South Africa, looking at the political perspectives and implications of state censorship of literature. |
Peter McDonald, David Robertson |
17 Nov 2009 |
