Joe Rogan Experience #1643 - Jonathan Zimmerman

Jonathan Zimmerman is a professor of education and history at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "Free Speech and Why You Should Give a Damn".

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Jun 27, 20243h 6mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 27, 2024
Duration: 3h 6m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Jonathan Zimmerman is a professor of education and history at the University of Pennsylvania and author of "Free Speech and Why You Should Give a Damn".

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Joe Rogan and Narrator, Joe Rogan Experience #1643 - Jonathan Zimmerman explores free Speech, Social Media, and Why Censorship Hurts the Powerless Most Joe Rogan and historian Jonathan Zimmerman explore why free speech is essential for social progress, arguing that every major American justice movement relied on it. They critique today’s culture of deplatforming, self-censorship, and hypersensitivity, especially on campuses and online, where speech is often framed as psychological harm rather than a tool for learning. The conversation ranges from social media toxicity, education’s failure to teach critical thinking, and the politicization of platforms, to historical examples where censorship backfired and marginalized groups used speech to gain rights. They also weave in broader discussions of culture, religion, parenting, global inequality, and technology to show how free expression underpins a healthy, pluralistic democracy.

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