The Right To Speak : TED Radio Hour Should all speech, even the most offensive, be allowed on college campuses? And is hearing from those we deeply disagree with ... worth it? This hour, TED speakers explore the debate over free speech.

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The Right To Speak

Should all speech, even the most offensive, be allowed on college campuses? And is hearing from those we deeply disagree with ... worth it? This hour, TED speakers explore the debate over free speech.

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Zachary Wood: Why Should We Listen To Views We Find Offensive?

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Jeffrey Howard: Should A Culture Dedicated To Free Speech Limit Hate Speech?

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Elif Shafak: What Happens When Different Viewpoints Are Silenced?

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James Kirchick: Who Benefits From Unrestricted Free Speech?

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