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    What Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, or Eddie Murphy jokes would be deemed offensive by today’s standards? From comedy specials to TV shows and movies, what makes us laugh has come under scrutiny. Some old jokes and racy skits are considered off-limits in today's context, leading to public apologies, cancellations, and backlash. While society wants more inclusivity and awareness, comedy has now become a cultural battleground. Some argue that political correctness will stifle comedic creativity and worry it will affect comedy’s ability to tackle tough subjects, leading to self-censorship and lack of depth or free speech. Those who disagree say comedy, like all art forms, has always evolved with changing societal norms and it can still flourish without relying on harmful stereotypes or tropes. Instead, acting more sensitive or woke will refine and elevate comedy. Against this background, we debate the question: Is Wokeness Killing Comedy? This debate will take place in front of a live audience, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at The Comedy Cellar’s Village Underground in New York City.
    
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Agree to Disagree: Covid Series Do We Need Vaccine Passports?

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Peter Baldwin

Professor at UCLA

May 12, 2021

ARGUING NO

Jay Stanley

Senior Policy Analyst with the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project

May 12, 2021

Agree to Disagree: Covid Series Do We Need Vaccine Passports?

ARGUING YES

Peter Baldwin

Professor at UCLA

ARGUING NO

Jay Stanley

Senior Policy Analyst with the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project

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Will you need a digital passport to prove you’ve been vaccinated the next time you try to board a flight or get into a concert? The idea is already being tested in Israel and governments around the world – including the Biden administration – are exploring what vaccine credentials might look like. For some, these digital tools are a golden ticket back to “normal” life. But for others, these tools raise dire concerns about privacy, civil rights, and equitable access.

03:00 PM Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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Peter Baldwin

Paul Sutter is a theoretical cosmologist, award-winning science communicator, author, speaker, host, and a globally…

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Jay Stanley is a senior policy analyst with the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project,…

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