Episode
#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
1:19:17
Published: Mon Feb 15 2021
Description
Andrew Doyle is Titania McGrath, a comedian and a writer. Free speech is one of the core tenants of a modern liberal society, and yet we are seeing restrictions being placed on it across the West. In the UK Hate Speech Laws have been introduced and even America is looking at amending the amendment. Expect to learn what Andrew thinks about Donald Trump being removed from Twitter, whether cancel culture exists, why Miley Cyrus' genital preference is dangerous, what future humans will think when they look back on this period of history and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on the best coffee in Britain with Uncommon Coffee’s entire range at http://uncommoncoffee.co.uk/ (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy Free Speech - https://amzn.to/3a4afyD Buy Titania McGrath's new book - https://amzn.to/36KRNdd Follow Andrew on Twitter - https://twitter.com/andrewdoyle_com Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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00:00 - 04:39 (04:39)
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Uncommon Coffee is a premium on-demand coffee service that sources the best-tasting and most popular coffees from the UK's number one independent coffee houses and roasters. They offer affordable prices alongside chocolates and shortbread while promoting British independent coffee roasters.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
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While people have the right to free speech and expressing their thoughts, they cannot expect to have consequence-free speech, as others have the right to protest or criticize their speech.
04:39 - 07:30 (02:50)
Summary
While people have the right to free speech and expressing their thoughts, they cannot expect to have consequence-free speech, as others have the right to protest or criticize their speech.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The lack of conversations between people with opposing political beliefs is a major problem in society.
07:30 - 11:33 (04:03)
Summary
The lack of conversations between people with opposing political beliefs is a major problem in society. Proper dialogue is necessary for an effective debate on ethics and we need to have a sensible conception of free speech.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The conversation revolves around British censorship on film and TV and how it has evolved over the years, beginning with the infamous Mary Whitehouse and going all the way up to the present day.
11:33 - 18:27 (06:53)
Summary
The conversation revolves around British censorship on film and TV and how it has evolved over the years, beginning with the infamous Mary Whitehouse and going all the way up to the present day.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker criticizes a hit piece interview for its smugness and combative nature towards feminism and lesbian women, and notes that the interviewer had already made up their mind before conducting the interview.
18:28 - 24:27 (05:59)
Summary
The speaker criticizes a hit piece interview for its smugness and combative nature towards feminism and lesbian women, and notes that the interviewer had already made up their mind before conducting the interview.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast sheds light on the importance of responsible journalism and freedom of speech, discussing the impact of misrepresentation in the media.
24:27 - 29:01 (04:33)
Summary
The podcast sheds light on the importance of responsible journalism and freedom of speech, discussing the impact of misrepresentation in the media.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The rise of cancel culture and the hypocrisy of its enforcers is discussed, with examples of people losing their jobs for expressing opinions and the irony of advocates of social justice being the chief practitioners.
29:01 - 35:41 (06:39)
Summary
The rise of cancel culture and the hypocrisy of its enforcers is discussed, with examples of people losing their jobs for expressing opinions and the irony of advocates of social justice being the chief practitioners.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of cancel culture being a myth or non-existent is false.
35:41 - 39:55 (04:14)
Summary
The idea of cancel culture being a myth or non-existent is false. The people who are subject to cancel culture are usually those who lack the means to defend themselves, leading to a general propensity to seek vengeance for a perceived slight that may or may not have been a slight in the first place.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The criminalization of language has been attempted in debates over the use of misgendering and compelled speech in Canada but it appears those that do have learned nothing from the civil rights movements.
39:55 - 46:59 (07:03)
Summary
The criminalization of language has been attempted in debates over the use of misgendering and compelled speech in Canada but it appears those that do have learned nothing from the civil rights movements.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
A book critical of racism won't work without depicting racism in it.
46:59 - 50:40 (03:41)
Summary
A book critical of racism won't work without depicting racism in it. However, the use of racial slurs should not be tolerated from a place of racial hatred.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
An analysis of graphic movie scenes such as the rape scene in Irreversible, leads many to believe that the depiction of violence creates a form of endorsement for such acts in society.
50:40 - 52:51 (02:11)
Summary
An analysis of graphic movie scenes such as the rape scene in Irreversible, leads many to believe that the depiction of violence creates a form of endorsement for such acts in society.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pressure for artistic representation in film to send a positive message has led to observable falsehoods being presented as fact by people in power, including governments, corporations, and HR departments, while historians are likely to view this as a pocket of hysteria in the future.
52:51 - 56:43 (03:51)
Summary
The pressure for artistic representation in film to send a positive message has led to observable falsehoods being presented as fact by people in power, including governments, corporations, and HR departments, while historians are likely to view this as a pocket of hysteria in the future.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The discussion focuses on the power of tech platforms in moderating political speech and censoring individuals and views they deem dangerous or objectionable, and the potential implications for democracy and free speech in the United States.
56:43 - 1:04:07 (07:23)
Summary
The discussion focuses on the power of tech platforms in moderating political speech and censoring individuals and views they deem dangerous or objectionable, and the potential implications for democracy and free speech in the United States.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The line between free speech and authoritarianism is crossed when demonstrations take the form of preventing events from happening, such as forming a human wall to block access to a venue.
1:04:07 - 1:10:41 (06:34)
Summary
The line between free speech and authoritarianism is crossed when demonstrations take the form of preventing events from happening, such as forming a human wall to block access to a venue.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker argues against hate speech laws in a liberal democracy and expresses concern over Biden's potential for limiting free speech.
1:10:41 - 1:17:57 (07:15)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker argues against hate speech laws in a liberal democracy and expresses concern over Biden's potential for limiting free speech.
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
Comedian Joe Lycett talks about his love for sheep and the misconception of it being a fetish, as well as promoting his new book and warning about the content of his Instagram.
1:17:57 - 1:19:16 (01:19)
Summary
Comedian Joe Lycett talks about his love for sheep and the misconception of it being a fetish, as well as promoting his new book and warning about the content of his Instagram.