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Freedom of Speech or the Tyranny of Silence?
Following the massacre of journalists at Charlie Hebdo in Paris, the intimidation of Sony Pictures over "The Interview," and a growing climate of self-censorship, this panel opens up a conversation on the future of the freedom of speech and the dangers you can't ignore. What is the right to free speech? Does it include the right to offend? Is there such a thing as "hate speech" or "Islamophobia"? Are "trigger warnings" compatible with free speech and with learning? How should the government respond when foreign groups and regimes threaten Americans' freedom of speech? What can you do to protect your freedom to voice your ideas? Join us for a broad-ranging discussion and Q&A.
Speakers:
* Flemming Rose, an editor at the Danish newspaper that in 2005 published cartoons of the prophet Mohammad, and author of The Tyranny of Silence: How One Cartoon Ignited A Global Debate on the Future of Free Speech.
* Dr. Onkar Ghate, Senior Fellow, the Ayn Rand Institute.
* Harvey Silverglate, a Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (F.I.R.E.)
*Jeff Jacoby, journalist and Boston Globe columnist
FREE and open to the public, pre-registration requested. PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6:30pm, Doors will open at 6:00pm
Old South Meeting House's Partners in Public Dialogue series helps us honor the building's heritage by continuing its active use as a meeting place for the free exchange of ideas. We partner with community organizations to provide a venue for events that promote public discourse. Learn more at http://www.osmh.org/rent/partners-public-dialogue
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LocationOld South Meeting House (View)
310 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
United States
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