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In his exploration of free speech, Weinstein contends that unchecked social tools and the prevailing culture could lead to what he refers to as a "collapse" of the rights to expression. While the law can protect individuals, it’s the societal willingness to engage in respectful discourse that ultimately preserves free speech. He argues that the contemporary culture surrounding free expression has deteriorated to the point where any display of dissenting thought risks cancellation, casting a shadow of fear over independent thinkers.