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The government has withdrawn its misinformation bill. A philosopher explains why regulating speech is an ethical minefield

Misinformation and disinformation are major concerns worldwide. The federal government’s misinformation bill aimed to respond to the threats posed by false, misleading and harmful information. The bill met strong opposition in the senate and has just been withdrawn.

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Journal of Free Speech Law: "The Connected City of Ideas," by Robert Mark Simpson

A new article from the Daedalus (Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences) Future of Free Speech Symposium.

Reason

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Is John Stuart Mill's On Liberty Obsolete?," by Vince Blasi

A new article from the Daedalus (Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences) Future of Free Speech Symposium.

Reason

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Holiday over? Seven expert tips for how to avoid back-to-work stress

The philosopher and political economist John Stuart Mill once wrote about why he didn’t take holidays. “No holidays allowed,” he explained, “lest the habit of work should be broken, and a taste for idleness acquired.”

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Dining across the divide: ‘Sometimes to be more environmentally friendly you have to sacrifice green land’

They agreed it’s important to build communities and houses people want to live in, but what happened when they discussed renting v buying?

The Guardian - UK

In the 'big tent' of free speech, can you be too open-minded?

People often extol the virtue of open-mindedness, but can there be too much of a good thing?

The Conversation

Christmas consumption – what would the great economic philosophers think?

Even during a cost of living crisis, with interest rates and inflation high, the average spending per person for Christmas 2023 in the UK is expected to reach as much as £974. Retailers, advertisers and a sense of tradition continue to encourage us towards ever greater levels of consumption.

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Cass Sunstein on Unifying Principles of Liberalism

The famed Harvard law professor tries to outline a set of principles liberals - broadly defined - can agree on. And it's a strong effort, even though I have a few caveats and reservations.

Reason

We are confronted with fundamental questions about ethical treatments of AI, says CJI

Identity plays a crucial role in life choices, liberty & resources. Chief Justice Chandrachud discussed the relationship between identity & liberty, & the role of the State in perpetuating social prejudices & hierarchies. He cited John Stuart Mill's book on Liberty & the idea of "Your right to swing your…

The Hindu

The Canceling of the American Mind, by FIRE's Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott

I just read and much enjoyed this new book, and highly recommend it: It's readable, factually detailed, and thoughtful in its analysis and recommendations. For a taste of the argument, see this Substack post. And here are a few of the jacket blurbs from others: This riveting book presents compelling…

Reason

Democracy explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world.

The Week

How Nigel Lawson left his mark on British politics

Letters: Stephen Locke, Lawson’s former private secretary, on how rewarding it was to work for him, and Margaret Beckett on his divisive legacy. Plus letters from Mark Hebert, Valerie Gidlow and Greg Quiery

The Guardian - UK

The backlash against Keating’s AUKUS spray reveals our incapacity for healthy debate

Shunning or shutting down Keating without discussion only highlights our limitations as a society willing to acknowledge different opinions.

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Kids cause suffering (at least for parents) but do they make you unhappy?

Some influential studies show that the decision to have kids leads to greater suffering — at least for parents. A famous study by Nobel prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman and collaborators showed that working women experienced more negative, and less positive, emotions while caring for kids than while engaged in almost…

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The Guardian - UK

The police don’t need powers to further curtail our right to protest. Just teach them the law

These measures are born of culture wars rather than the need to balance the freedom to disrupt with maintenance of order, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

The big idea: why we shouldn’t try to be happy

Happiness might seem like a noble goal – but striving for it can be counterproductive

The Conversation

The certainty of ever-growing living standards we grew up with under Queen Elizabeth is at an end

Much has been written about how, with the passing of the Queen, we have lost one of our last continuing links to the second world war.

Inverse

In 1952, scientists united to study Earth — we’re still living with the consequences

In this edition of Inverse Daily, read about the International Geophysical Year, see the latest science images, and learn about Sheelah-Na-Gig and the Green Man symbolism.

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No democracy without equal voting rights

Equal suffrage is a fundamental principle of liberal democracy and is equally underpinned by the principles of Te Tiriti, writes Jack Vowles.

Reason

Public Schools Will Always Be Political Battlegrounds

Families should be able to put energy into educating kids rather than fighting over what is taught.

The Conversation

If Elon Musk succeeds in his Twitter takeover, it would restrict, rather than promote, free speech

In mid-April, Elon Musk made public his desire to acquire Twitter, make it a private company, and overhaul its moderation policies. Citing ideals of free speech, Musk claimed that “Twitter has become kind of the de facto town square, so it’s just really important that people have the, both the…

The Conversation

Why celebrities have a moral responsibility to help promote lifesaving vaccines

In the heated debate about vaccine mandates, celebrities have not hesitated to raise their voices. Most prominently, Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has stated he would rather not participate in tennis tournaments than get the vaccine required to play. And Joe Rogan has used his highly popular podcast to spread…

Reason

The Fuzzy Moral Line Between Drinkers and Bartenders

Were liquor suppliers across the world guilty of outrageous abuses that explain the prohibitionist response?

Reason

Court in Civil Case Holds Trump's Jan. 6 Speech Could Be Constitutionally Unprotected Incitement

But the claims against Donald J. Trump, Jr. and Rudy Giuliani are dismissed.

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