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Censors Quote by David Cronenberg

“Censors tend to do what only psychotics do; They confuse fantasy with reality.” quote by David Cronenberg
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““Censors tend to do what only psychotics do; They confuse fantasy with reality.””

David Cronenberg

About This Quote

Source Film: Videodrome, 1983

Censorship blurs reality, treating imagination as threat, limiting creative freedom.

In simple terms: Censorship confuses imagination with danger.

Key Takeaway

Guard creative expression from over‑regulation.

Themes

censorship freedom imagination

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • media regulation
  • artistic expression
  • political speech
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

authoritarian control psychology of fear

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should all fantasy be unrestricted?
  • When does protection become oppression?
A Different Perspective

Some regulation protects vulnerable audiences.

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