[ExI] Censorship

[Anders]

On 2016-05-31 20:36, Adrian Tymes wrote:
>
> On May 28, 2016 1:31 AM, "Anders Sandberg" <anders at aleph.se 
> <mailto:anders at aleph.se>> wrote:
> > if it is not possible to have a debate about whether they should be 
> changed, then society is not open.
>
> Does this include where the opponents of change simply refuse to 
> engage in honest debate, making up facts to support their position?  
> That is something that said opponents can not usually be forced to 
> change or concede.
>

Sometimes. But if the proponents of change have a compelling narrative 
that can attract people, then the lack of honest debate from one side 
can become counterproductive for them in the end.

-- 
Dr Anders Sandberg
Future of Humanity Institute
Oxford Martin School
Oxford University

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