Journalist Legia Maria, a doctorate in communications and semiotics from the PUC PUC, says that the best way to combat authoritarian speeches is by expanding information, not limiting it.
The journalist argues that Brazilian law has already provides crimes related to freedom of expression, such as slander, threat and defamation.
According to the expert, “For you to combat authoritarian speeches, you don’t have to reduce information, and you should expand information.” In an interview with WW and privateShe emphasized the need for more spaces and speeches that show the risks of authoritarian and fascist ideas.
Judicial language and fear of words
Legia refers to a disturbing tendency to “a lot of language for language” and “fear of words” in today’s community. It indicates that this phenomenon exceeds social networks, as it also reaches universities, with an increase in the number of virtual executions.
The journalist warns of the dangers of trying to prohibit speeches that are not democratic, and highlighting the complexity and breadth of these concepts. It suggests that instead of previous censorship, specific cases should be evaluated later, when someone feels insulting and appeals to the court.
Organizing and freedom of expression
The discussion also deals with attempts to regulate freedom of expression on the Internet, especially in the European Union. Legia recalls the criticisms made by the liberal thinkers of these initiatives, which may lead to a ban on political nominations that are contrary to some official positions.
It emphasizes the importance of adapting the principles of freedom of expression to the context of social networks, without “throwing the child with the bathroom water.” Lygia defends a balance between combating dangerous speeches and maintaining freedom of expression, essential for a democratic society.
WW and private
It is presented by William Waack, and the program will be shown on Sunday at 10 pm on all platforms CNN Brazil.
