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Noam Chomsky - Freedom of Speech for Views You Don't Like

Chomsky's Philosophy · commentary · Watch on YouTube

What it is

A ten-minute clip of Noam Chomsky on the Faurisson affair and free speech. He argues that supporting free speech means defending views you despise.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN quotes it in censorship and moderation threads for Chomsky's principle that free speech must cover speech you dislike.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2020, last 2021

What HN commenters said

  1. “while you're at it, watch this, from Noam Chomsky”

    Chomsky explaining the principle of free speech.

    sebmellen, 2020-10 · Recommendation · in “Reddit’s About page doesn't include Aaron Swartz as a founder”

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Topics: chomsky, censorship, faurisson affair, civil liberties, political philosophy

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