Very convincing argument; it shouldn't be up to the government to decide Truth, because those in government will choose the "truth" (or narrative) that keeps them in power.
As a citizen, stifling freedom of speech is a losing game. if you have the power now to censor speech, just wait for the political winds to shift. Now it's your turn to be censored.
It seems it's in everybody's interest to protect speech, even untrue speech--even hateful speech.
Very convincing argument; it shouldn't be up to the government to decide Truth, because those in government will choose the "truth" (or narrative) that keeps them in power.
As a citizen, stifling freedom of speech is a losing game. if you have the power now to censor speech, just wait for the political winds to shift. Now it's your turn to be censored.
It seems it's in everybody's interest to protect speech, even untrue speech--even hateful speech.
Awesome essay.