Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn | Jonathan Zimmerman | TEDxPennSalon

In America, we like to think we live in a land of liberty, but a look toward our history would reveal we've always been quick to censor people that offend or frighten us. In this talk, Zimmerman tells the story of free speech in America: who established it, who has denounced it, and who has risen to its defense. Most of all, in an era where free speech has once again come under attack, hear the case for why we need to defend it today. Across the political spectrum, Americans have demanded the suppression of ideas and images that allegedly threaten our nation. But the biggest danger to America comes not from speech but from censorship, which prevents us from freely governing ourselves. Former Peace Corps volunteer and public school social studies teacher, author of over eight books across sex and alcohol education to history and religion in the curriculum, and one of the foremost education historians working today, Professor Jonathan Zimmerman is a Professor of History of Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. His work examines how education practices and policies have developed over time, and the myths that often cloud our understanding of teaching and learning. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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