> The idea that you can convert people who hold racist, misogynistic, anti-Semitic or other repulsive thought by just presenting them better facts is of course naive.
What? We have countless examples of it. What world are you living in? It's free speech, facts, ideas that change individuals and society.
> We have the entirety of human history that shows that the liberal idea of a market place of ideas is ridiculous.
Entire human history? What are you talking about. For most of history, censorship was the norm. That's what made america and our concept of "free speech" unique and exceptional. It was new and rare.
> It doesn’t work, if only because for example the far right isn’t playing the same game and isn’t interested in fair debate.
Neither are the far left - which in america is the greater threat. But guess what? Neither the far right or the far left can take over the US precisely because of free speech. We can call them out. Which is what you are really upset about.
The best protection against extremist far right and far left lunatics is free speech. Also, one of the easiest way to spot far right and far left lunatics is their hatred of free speech.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but the best protection is not free speech and studies have shown cognitive bias enables people to effectively ignore what disrupts their beliefs.
And very likely you yourself are also affected, in this case by your very belief in free speech. You hold it so intimately that it has become a core of your own self.
The fatal flaw in your argument is that "cognitive bias enables people to effectively ignore what disrupts their beliefs" applies to the people with the power to censor as well.
Thank god for free speech which allows people to burst bubbles.
> but the best protection is not free speech and studies have shown cognitive bias enables people to effectively ignore what disrupts their beliefs.
I know, that's why free speech is important. If people are shown to be cognitively biased, then censorship is the worst thing for society since it keeps people in their bias. Yes, people can ignore whatever they want. It's life. How is censorship an answer here?
> And very likely you yourself are also affected, in this case by your very belief in free speech.
My belief in free speech comes from getting an education and actually thinking about it.
> You hold it so intimately that it has become a core of your own self.
Oh god. This is so obvious and pathetic projecting.
Using your logic, you should be against censorship as it fosters cognitive biases and enables people to live in their bubbles. Without free speech, abolition movement, civil rights movement, lgbt movement, etc can't happen. Without free speech, countries and cultures can't discuss ideas and progress.
Once again, ask yourself why nazi germany, soviet union, north korea, etc love censorship? And ask yourself why you love censorship. It's for the same exact reason. Control and wanting to protect your bubble.
The difference between you and me is that I don't mind my bubble being challenged or bursted. My bubble didn't become a "core of myself". But you, obviously have an agenda and beliefs that you don't want challenged and you want to hold onto your pathetic bubble as long as you can.
You want people think exactly like you, believe things that you believe in and don't want anything challenging it. Just like nazi germany, islamic extremists, communist china, etc.
What? We have countless examples of it. What world are you living in? It's free speech, facts, ideas that change individuals and society.
> We have the entirety of human history that shows that the liberal idea of a market place of ideas is ridiculous.
Entire human history? What are you talking about. For most of history, censorship was the norm. That's what made america and our concept of "free speech" unique and exceptional. It was new and rare.
> It doesn’t work, if only because for example the far right isn’t playing the same game and isn’t interested in fair debate.
Neither are the far left - which in america is the greater threat. But guess what? Neither the far right or the far left can take over the US precisely because of free speech. We can call them out. Which is what you are really upset about.
The best protection against extremist far right and far left lunatics is free speech. Also, one of the easiest way to spot far right and far left lunatics is their hatred of free speech.