"Random Minds" by Katherine Brodsky

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Self-Censorship
There are many ways to censor speech and expression. The government can do it. Big tech can do it. But there's no better way than by allowing us to do…
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The "Cancelling" of Marie Antoinette
When we conjure up images of Marie Antoinette, it tends to be of great opulence. Lavish dresses, extravagant parties, and so on. Except, much of what…
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AI actors take over
Not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s a new “fresh face” in town: actress Tilly Norwood.  And “she” has Hollywood fuming.
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The Kimmel thing
I know — I’m both the latest person to weigh in on this and probably the last one.
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Will you quote me when I'm gone?
I’ll start with the elephant in the room: I don’t expect anyone to quote me when I’m gone.
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What's fuelling political extremism
A 'forbidden' conversation with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss
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Charlie Kirk & the normalization of political violence
Political violence is on the rise.
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The sound of silence
Ding, ding, ding.
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What drives ideological shifts
An informal study about why people abandon old political beliefs.
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Too much and not enough
How is it possible that one could feel like too much and too little all at once?
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Rethinking DEI
Recently I conducted an interview with Paolo Guadiano for my podcast, Forbidden Conversations. Here's a short recap.
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Welcome to Big Brother's Internet
What the Online Safety Act means for access to information and our right to privacy
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Why am I rooting for a serial killer?
Recently, I found myself rooting for a serial killer. Let me explain...
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Grok went wild. What does it mean?
Let’s briefly go over what happened last week with Grok and its little adventure to the dark side.
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How to protect your voice
Today, speaking your mind openly is either considered brave, or reckless. But it shouldn’t. Here's how you can protect your voice whilst also making…
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Intellectual promiscuity
I’ll listen to anyone, once.
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Muted
In recent times, a few prolific proponents of free speech—people I’ve had ongoing friendly relations with—have either lashed out at me, unfollowed me…
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"Random Minds" by Katherine Brodsky
"Random Minds" by Katherine Brodsky
Thought-provoking, curiosity-driven essays on culture, society, technology & freedom of speech by a long-time journalist. Topics range from artificial intelligence and censorship to the nuances of human behavior and communication.
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