The speech struggle

Freedom of Expression is an essential pillar of any equitable society

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freedom of expression | Social Media | democracy

Devangshu Datta  |  New Delhi 

Devangshu Datta

What are the limits of Freedom of Expression (FoE)? FoE is an essential pillar of any equitable society. But even the most evolved democracies place some restrictions on FoE. These restrictions differ vastly from nation to nation, for historical reasons.

The dynamics of social media (SM), and its amplifying power change the game. Any random anonymous individual can set up social media accounts, and if that person understands the algorithms of SM influence, he/she/they can connect directly to millions. As a result, social media platforms have had to develop their own FoE moderation ...

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First Published: Fri, February 12 2021. 23:26 IST
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