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Jiang's phrase for the intended social norm of the class: open challenge without censorship.
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free debate
A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "...my arguments, challenge us, okay? This is a place meant for free debate, open dialogue. I don't censor anyone. I don't stop anyone from..."
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A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "...my arguments, challenge us, okay? This is a place meant for free debate, open dialogue. I don't censor anyone. I don't stop anyone from..."
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Jiang describes the class as a place for free debate and open dialogue where he does not censor or silence participants.
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Jiang accepts that algorithms may amplify him when his views align with state interests, but says his commitment is education, free debate, and free discussion.
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"...my arguments, challenge us, okay? This is a place meant for free debate, open dialogue. I don't censor anyone. I don't stop anyone from..."
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"mentioning an encounter you had with Mehdi Hassan, who's a regular on Uncensored, in which he said you're misleading people because you're not actually..."
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"It's surprised me. But I'm committed to education. I'm committed to free debate. I'm committed to free discussion. I am probably happy to engage..."
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"the 1990s when open free debate was a core liberal value so i might say things that offend you and you might say things..."
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"...Western civilization, which is like the classics. Right. Which is like debate, free inquiry. You've hollowed it out. You have to bring this stuff..."
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"...Also, People should be allowed to say whatever they want because free debate, free open debate, is what allows for society to progress. So..."
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