Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media Free Audiobook Download by Jacob Mchangama

What sets free speech apart from other forms of speech, such as libel or copyright infringement, is that it does not typically involve a conflict of interest. The purpose of free speech is to allow the speaker and those who agree with their message the ability to express their ideas and opinions without the fear of retribution from those who oppose them.

Jacob Mchangama's book "Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media" is an excellent resource for those interested in how the fundamental right of free expression has been achieved and protected throughout history.

In this informative audiobook, Jacob Mchangama discusses the historical changes in the concept of free speech. He highlights how Socrates was the first to offer both written and oral criticism of the social order and how he believed that people should not be killed or persecuted for their views, which eventually led to the idea of human rights. The author also gives an insight into how these ideas have influenced society through history, citing examples such as Thomas Jefferson's famous phrase "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".

"The most fundamental principle of the Enlightenment was that people should be free to speak their minds and say what they want. We live in a world where speech is monitored, policed, and censored by corporate giants like Google and Facebook, who are not above blacklisting views they don't like." Jacob Mchangama's book explains how free speech has evolved from Socrates to social media. Throughout history, people have put restrictions on others' speech as well as their own. Despite these changes, some people continue to push for more freedom of speech while others argue that it is not necessary anymore.

Fajer Al-Kaisi is a researcher, writer, and broadcaster who has written extensively about international politics, social media, and journalism. In Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media, Fajer presents an overview of the history of free speech in Western society. Starting with Socrates in ancient Greece, Fajer traces the development of free speech and its various forms throughout the ages.

Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media by Jacob Mchangama is a history about how the concept of free speech has evolved and what factors have affected that evolution. The audiobook is narrated by Fajer Al-Kaisi and was published in May 2017 by Pluto Press.