New books from writers tackling the topic of truth and advocating for liberalism, freedom of expression and the collective making of meaning
It’s often said that we are living in a post-truth era. But if the pandemic has taught us anything it is that society cannot function without at least some shared truths. A number of writers and thinkers are now tackling this topic, arguing in favour of a shared reality.
, Singal began taking a closer look at the field’s sacred cows, and the result is this well-researched, engaging and often funny debut.This collection of essays and speeches, old and new, spans almost two decades – and serves as a sort of extended meditation on the collective making of meaning.
Freedom of speech has fallen out of favour, now frequently associated with right-wing talking points. But here, in this nuanced outing, California human rights lawyer Eric Berkowitz gives the subject the consideration it’s due. He traces the history of attacks on free speech and explores why societies censor dissenting ideas. “The compulsion to silence others is as old as the urge to speak, because speech – words, images, expression itself – exerts power,” Berkowitz writes.
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