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Society is becoming increasingly intolerant of differing opinions from "summary" of Dictatorship of Virtue by Richard Bernstein

Richard Bernstein argues that modern society is experiencing a troubling trend towards intolerance of differing opinions. This shift is driven by a pervasive culture of political correctness, where certain ideas are deemed unacceptable and individuals who express dissenting views are often shamed or silenced. The rise of social media has only exacerbated this problem, creating echo chambers where people are surrounded by like-minded individuals and shielded from alternative perspectives. One of the main reasons for this increasing intolerance is the belief that certain ideas or beliefs are inherently harmful or oppressive. As a result, any dissenting opinions are viewed as a threat to social progress and must be stamped out. This mindset has led to a chilling effect on free speech, as individuals fe...
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    Dictatorship of Virtue

    Richard Bernstein

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