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  • The Rise of Self-Censorship

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    If you’re feeling increasingly anxious saying what you think, you are not alone. Regardless of how moderate or extreme their views are, across the world, self-censorship is on the rise among those on both the right and left. The impacts of self-censorship are mixed, but too much can contribute to multiple problems. People with anxiety…

  • The Complexity of Free Speech and Content Moderation

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    One of the most fiercely debated issues of the current era is what to do about “bad” speech on the internet, particularly on social media platforms. Problematic language, including hate speech, disinformation, and propaganda have been around throughout human history. But, in recent decades, they have been amplified and fundamentally transformed by the advent of…