First published at 03:33 UTC on April 18th, 2024.
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Executive Director at The Foundation For Freedom Online
“What I’m essentially describing is mili…
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Executive Director at The Foundation For Freedom Online
“What I’m essentially describing is military rule. What’s happened with the rise of the censorship industry is a total inversion of the idea of democracy itself.”
Free speech stands as one of the fundamental pillars of a democratic society, serving as a cornerstone of individual liberty, societal progress, and the pursuit of truth. At its core, the principle of free speech ensures that individuals have the right to express their opinions, beliefs, and ideas without fear of censorship or reprisal from the government or other authorities.
However, in the age of digital communication and the rise of social media platforms, we have slowly seen the power to regulate content shifting into the hands of tech giants. For many of us this raises concerns about the potential for bias, manipulation, and overreach.
The importance of free speech extends beyond mere protection of individual rights; it serves as a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and societal advancement. By encouraging the free exchange of ideas and information, free speech fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the exploration of new perspectives.
Free speech enables individuals to challenge conventional wisdom and question authority, while also serving as a safeguard against tyranny and oppression, providing a mechanism for holding those in power accountable and ensuring that dissenting voices have the opportunity to be heard.
Which brings me to today’s livestream and a guest who is quickly becoming the leading voice in the free speech movement, with the goal to protect Americans and people everywhere from internet censorship.
Mike Benz is a former lawyer, IT expert and author who believes that restoring the promise of a free and open internet is one of the most important issues fac..
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