The Paradoxes of Free Speech

This book explores the enduring tensions between free expression and regulation in an era of disinformation, surveillance, and digital monopolies. It brings together leading legal scholars, journalists, and media experts to examine the normative justifications for free speech, its role in democracy, personal autonomy, and knowledge production, while addressing its evolving challenges. The book traces the historical foundations of free speech, from colonial-era censorship to contemporary legal an