About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of male social norms in preserving open dialogue and preventing self-censorship.

Recent research has revealed significant gender differences with respect to tolerance for opposing viewpoints. In today’s episode, I argue that male social norms around respect and restraint may play a crucial role in preserving open dialogue and intellectual diversity. As relational aggression increases, the risk of widespread self-censorship – the death of speech – becomes more pronounced. Discover why we need men to safeguard free expression and maintain the conditions necessary for honest disagreement. Join my community: https://the-captains-quarters.mn.co Buy my book, ”Starry Night” Ebook: https://amzn.to/4qJrh9U Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3LuUJRS Paperback: https://amzn.to/4sGcqOY Buy my book, ”The Value of Others” Ebook: https://amzn.to/460uGrA Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3YfFwbx Paperback: https://amzn.to/3xQuIFK Book a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations Subscribe to my newsletter: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oriontaraban Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks Twitter…

People in this episode

Host: Orion Taraban

Topics covered

• gender differences
• open dialogue
• intellectual diversity
• self-censorship
• relational aggression
• free expression

Keywords

• gender differences
• speech
• self-censorship
• intellectual diversity
• relational aggression
• free expression

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: STELLAR

Books & works: Starry Night, The Value of Others

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