What are the limits of free speech and cancel culture? | Peter Tatchell | IAI
84@TatchellPeter discusses the debate over the right to free speech and legitimate reasons for 'cancelling' hate and prejudice.
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When debating the right to free speech, we've always faced a dilemma. Do people have a right to say whatever they want for society to be truly democratic? Or should our priority be protecting those most vulnerable?
With today's cancel culture, our freedom of speech is being challenged more than ever. So where do we go from here? Legendary campaigner Peter Tatchell sets out his vision for reconciling free speech and cancel culture in today's world.
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@TatchellPeter is a human rights campaigner best known for his work with LGBT movements, a member of the gay rights group Outrage! and director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, a human rights organization. Peter also identifies as a humanist, believing that reason, science and ethics are the best way to promote human rights and welfare.
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