Greg Lukianoff - Freedom From Speech

Greg Lukianoff, president of FIRE, discusses his book 'Freedom From Speech', highlighting the trend of increasing censorship demands on campuses. He provides historical context, noting similar trends in the late 80s and early 90s, and explains how technology and political homogeneity contribute to this issue. Lukianoff predicts that as society progresses, intolerance for differing views may worsen, impacting free speech on campuses.

What is the main focus of Greg Lukianoff's 2014 book, Freedom From Speech?

• The rise of free speech on campuses

• The trend of students demanding censorship

• The history of FIRE

• The impact of technology on education

How does the student demand for speech codes in the late 80s and early 90s compare to the period from 2001 onwards?

• Students in both periods demanded speech codes, but attitudes shifted after 2001

• Students in the late 80s and early 90s were against censorship

• There was no demand for speech codes in the late 80s and early 90s

• Students were more supportive of free speech in the late 80s and early 90s

What role does technology play in the increasing intolerance of differing views, according to Lukianoff?

• It contributes to political homogeneity and echo chambers

• It creates more opportunities for debate

• It has no impact on political views

• It promotes diverse viewpoints

What is one of the consequences of living in politically homogeneous communities?

• A stronger sense of community

• Less tolerance for opposing viewpoints

• Greater exposure to diverse opinions

• Increased tolerance for differing views

What does Lukianoff predict about the trend of intolerance as other aspects of society improve?

• Intolerance will decrease

• Intolerance will remain the same

• Intolerance will increase

• Intolerance will have no correlation with societal progress