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In harm’s way: Why online safety regulation needs an Independent Reviewer

3 February 2022
Research

In harm’s way: Why online safety regulation needs an Independent Reviewer

Mikołaj Barczentewicz and Matthew Lesh
3 February 2022
The draft Online Safety Bill presents a significant threat to freedom of speech, privacy and innovation. ‘Safety’ has been prioritised … Continue reading “In harm’s way: Why online safety regulation needs an Independent Reviewer”

Free speech and the moral panic about “extremism”

21 July 2021
Society and Culture

Free speech and the moral panic about “extremism”

Nick Cowen
21 July 2021
Facebook users are currently being deluged with warnings on their timelines about exposure to extremist content. They are invited to … Continue reading “Free speech and the moral panic about “extremism””

Are we moving towards a woke version of the Chinese social credit system?

19 July 2021
Society and Culture

Are we moving towards a woke version of the Chinese social credit system?

Marc Glendening
19 July 2021
Is China’s social credit system about to make its debut in the UK?  Boris Johnson’s decision to cave into the … Continue reading “Are we moving towards a woke version of the Chinese social credit system?”

The ‘tyranny of the majority’ has given way to the tyranny of the hyperactive minority

14 July 2021
Society and Culture

The ‘tyranny of the majority’ has given way to the tyranny of the hyperactive minority

Len Shackleton
14 July 2021
The 21st century offers people more opportunities than ever before to communicate ideas and opinions. Technology enables us all to … Continue reading “The ‘tyranny of the majority’ has given way to the tyranny of the hyperactive minority”

Having your say: Threats to free speech in the 21st century

20 June 2021
Research

Having your say: Threats to free speech in the 21st century

Edited by J. R. Shackleton
20 June 2021
SUMMARY Free speech is, with free trade, freedom of enterprise and security of property, one of the key features of … Continue reading “Having your say: Threats to free speech in the 21st century”

Think Tent 2020: Free speech in crisis?

5 October 2020

Think Tent 2020: Free speech in crisis?

5 October 2020
Many people deny the existence of cancel culture, but when people can be hounded from jobs for expressing certain views, … Continue reading “Think Tent 2020: Free speech in crisis?”

Book Review: The Coddling of the American Mind

21 December 2018
Education

Book Review: The Coddling of the American Mind

Christopher Snowdon
21 December 2018
Before reading this book, I viewed the phenomena of ‘snowflake’ protests and extreme political correctness on American campuses as being essentially … Continue reading “Book Review: The Coddling of the American Mind”

Twitter’s latest suspension proves motive doesn’t matter anymore

11 December 2018
Society and Culture

Twitter’s latest suspension proves motive doesn’t matter anymore

Madeline Grant
11 December 2018
Following a short leave of absence, Titania McGrath is back. For the uninitiated, this is a parody Twitter account, which … Continue reading “Twitter’s latest suspension proves motive doesn’t matter anymore”

Civil society is giving our killjoy government a run for its money

2 November 2018
Lifestyle Economics

Civil society is giving our killjoy government a run for its money

Kate Andrews
2 November 2018
I’ve heard it said – often by advocates of social justice campaigns like the #MeToo movement – that we should … Continue reading “Civil society is giving our killjoy government a run for its money”

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