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Communication Quote by Christopher Wylie

“In most Western democracies, you do have the freedom of speech. But freedom of speech is not an entitlement to reach. You are free to say what you want, within the confines of hate speech, libel law and so on. But you are not entitled to have your voice artificially amplified by technology.” quote by Christopher Wylie
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“In most Western democracies, you do have the freedom of speech. But freedom of speech is not an entitlement to reach. You are free to say what you want, within the confines of hate speech, libel law and so on. But you are not entitled to have your voice artificially amplified by technology.”

Christopher Wylie

About This Quote

Source Speech: Tech Ethics Forum, 2022

Free speech allows expression, but platforms control amplification, which is not guaranteed.

In simple terms: Speech is free, but reach is controlled.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for fair platform policies.

Themes

speech technology ethics

Mood

critical concerned

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • social media use
  • public discourse
  • policy debates

Key Concepts

amplification media bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should amplification be regulated?
  • What responsibilities do platforms have?
A Different Perspective

Platforms may still bias content despite rules.

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