A game theory case against free speech absolutism
It isn't just politically disadvantageous for anyone who adheres to it - it actually *encourages* censorship.
Twitter has blocked a campaign video by North Carolina Lieutenant Governor candidate Rachel Hunt because of its “mention of abortion advocacy,” Alanna Vagianos reports for the Huffington Post. It’s easily the most controversial instance of Twitter censorship since the site banned Donald Trump a few years ago, squashing debate over what has long been one…
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