#self-censorship

#self-censorship

"As our sense of norms and national unity have disintegrated, I've become more fascinated with those historical cultures in which both were strong, if not so strong as to often seem oppressive."

Fear of speaking out on campus is pervasive, particularly for professors holding conservative beliefs, resulting in widespread self-censorship amid increasing investigations for ideological 'harm'.

The task for a decentralized internet isn't just to dismantle institutional power. It has to undo the mental chains we place around ourselves that keep us censored. This speaks to a deeper challenge that goes beyond technology, posing questions about our willingness to embrace true freedom.