The Paradox of Tolerance: Intolerance Should Not Be Tolerated

Explore the paradox of intolerance in this thought-provoking educational video, as we delve into the ideas of influential thinkers like Karl Popper and John Stuart Mill. Discover the delicate balance between tolerance, free speech, and the protection of democratic values. We'll discuss real-life examples, including J.K. Rowling and the phenomenon of stochastic terrorism, to examine the necessity of setting boundaries on tolerance in order to maintain a healthy, pluralistic society.

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Karl Popper, The Open Society and its Enemies

John Stuart Mill, On Liberty

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Photo of Karl Popper (public domain)

Photo of John Stuart Mill (public domain)

Photo of Matt Walsh, by Gage Skidmore

Photo of Jordan Peterson, by Gage Skidmore

Photo of Ben Shapiro, by Gage Skidmore

Photo of Carlson Tucker, by Gage Skidmore

Queer as Folk (2022)

Stargate SG-1, "The Pegasus Project"

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[barefootarts]

Everything is paradoxical.

It surprises me that people think of any virtue or positive disposition in the extreme. To go to extremes always leads to error. But somehow, we now have to unlearn everything being black and white. And then act like it's a new progressive idea. Weird times we live in.

[patrickharbesonph]

Many absolutes are not absolute are some are. Tolerating violence or the promotion of violence should Not be Tolerated.
It seems that we need better laws or to have the ones that we do have to be enforced.