"Not the Necessary Byproduct of Freedom of Expression"
Attorney and Viral Hate coauthor Christopher Wolf discusses the harmful impact of online hate speech
Description
Attorney and Viral Hate coauthor Christopher Wolf discusses the harmful impact of online hate speech. Later in his remarks, Wolf says that, rather than advocating for a change in First Amendment interpretation, he wants Internet companies and social media providers to enforce terms of service and promote counter-speech and education to limit the reach of hate speech.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- How does Wolf refute the saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”?
- To what extent is online hate speech more dangerous than other forms of hate speech? To what extent is it less dangerous?
Participants
Vocabulary
- 1st Amendment
- Cyberbullying
- Freedom Of Expression
- Hate Speech