Ep. 86 Words, Violence, and Censorship at Williams College

On today’s episode of So to Speak, we are joined by Williams
College Professor of Biology Luana Maroja.


Professor Maroja’s experience growing up under a dictatorship in
Brazil led her to become an outspoken advocate for free speech at
Williams College and a skeptic of the idea that words are
violence.


Show notes:


Podcast transcript

Relevant writings from Professor Maroja:



“Freedom of speech at Williams College: Are the walls
closing in?”

“Standing with the free exchange of ideas: Understanding
the Faculty Petition and the Chicago Statement”

“In support of free speech: What we can learn from
exposure to multiple ideas”

“Refuting claims of institutional violence: Analyzing
evidence of racism at the College”





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