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What does it mean?
Freedom of thought and expression must be unrestricted for society to thrive, with no topics off-limits or censored.
In plain terms
We must be able to think and talk about anything without fear or censorship.
What can you take from it?
Defend unlimited open discussion and thought.

Where it applies

  • academic settings
  • public forums
  • media

Putting it to work

  • encourage debate
  • oppose censorship
  • speak freely

Questions to consider

  • What topics are taboo now?
  • Why do people fear open talk?

Another view

Unrestricted speech can sometimes lead to harm or misinformation.

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