Freedom of Expression vs Freedom of Harm
Exploring the balance between freedom of expression and public harm — and why stronger legislation, trigger warnings, and editorial standards are urgently needed in media and social platforms.
Freedom of Speech and Censorship, A Threat to Independent Media in the UK
Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of any democratic society. It ensures that individuals and organizations can express their thoughts, opinions, and truths without fear of persecution or suppression. However, recent developments in the UK suggest that this fundamental right may be under threat, as the government plans to shut down websites that they deem to promote “fake news.”
The UK Government’s Talks on Abolishing Human Rights Act
The UK government’s move to abolish the Human Rights Act and potentially leave the ECHR could leave citizens with no enforceable rights. What would this mean for the public, migrants, and democracy?
The Silencing of a Nation: Is Free Speech Under Threat in the UK?
Free speech is the cornerstone of any functioning democracy. It gives people the right to express opinions, challenge authority, expose injustice, and hold those in power accountable. In the UK, freedom of expression is protected under Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into domestic law. But what happens when the very institutions meant to protect these rights come under attack?
Unlocking the Quantum Vacuum: The Future of Free Energy
Zero Point Energy remains a tantalizing mystery, dancing between theory and imagination. Whether it proves practical or not, our willingness to explore it reflects our deeper desire to solve real human problems—poverty, inequality, and planetary health.