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“While being good members of society” is an argument often used to justify suppression of free speech and other authoritarian tactics.
by throwawaysea 7y ago
“While being good members of society” is an argument often used to justify suppression of free speech and other authoritarian tactics.
- kazagistar 7y agoI'm pretty sure free speech being used the justify making society worse is the bigger more real danger we experience in the present day.
- throwawaysea 7y agoI strongly disagree. Free speech is fundamental to any society that respects individuals, their freedoms/agency, and letting ideas compete. If anything, the most alarming trend is people railing against free speech without any understanding of what it's like to live in suppressed societies.
- edmundsauto 7y agoYes, and it is also a pretty good argument used to justify people needing to do things that help society. Especially useful when it's not in your immediate preference or interest to do so. (Tragedy of the commons, fighting for your country, etc.)