Is J.S. Mill's Account of Free Speech Sustainable in the Age of Social Media?


 In this paper, I examine whether John Stuart Mill’s account of free speech can survive three main challenges posed by social media. First, consider the problem media failing to distinguish between emotive and factual language. Second, look at algorithms creating moralism. then turn a potential objection my first two challenges. The elucidates benefits media’s emotional algorithmic character, amplifying arguments increasing public engagement. However, take issue with on consequentialist terms. finally return third challenge, where focus how anonymity removes consequences our words; contend that final failure is ultimate reason why cannot persist in modern age. conclusion, argue withstand problems media.