Free Speech or Hate Speech
March 15, 2021
Students:
Brianna Sanchez Majors: Political Science and Literature
Olivia Uchman Major: Behavioral Neurscience
"Our project is coming out of the Us and Them class with Dr. Moret where we explore a possible response to a controversial issue and address it within the framework of Haidt’s scholarship. With this topic we have created a presentation directed at conservative Americans to make them more aware of the dangers associated with hate speech. We specifically focused on the actions of alternative right groups. Using Haidt’s Moral Foundations Theory we are able to appeal to this audience while delivering a TedTalk with a call to action to end hate speech."
"What does history suggest as the best source of action to win benefits of an open society while stemming the tide of authoritarians of any stripe? It tells us to have a high tolerance for differing opinions, and no tolerance for political violence. What distinguishes liberal societies from illiberal ones is that liberal societies use words, not violence or censorship to settle disputes."
- Greg Lukianoff, et al., Politico Magazine (August 19, 2017)
PowerPoint Presentation
View Brianna and Olivia's PowerPoint presentation or click on the image below.
Read the virtual oral presentation's accompanying script.
