by Frank Furedi | Jun 21, 2020 | Culture Wars
Western cultural elites despise Hungary because it refuses to play by their political rules. If you listen to the Western media, you might think that in the weeks following the outbreak of Covid-19 the government of Hungary had transformed itself into a brutal...
by Frank Furedi | Jun 21, 2020 | COVID-19, Risk and Fear
Not only are people retreating for their health, but many are using the virus as an excuse to create ‘judgment-free’ zones. n the Anglo-American world, where the idealization of a ‘safe space’ has gained widespread currency, living under quarantine...
by Frank Furedi | Jun 21, 2020 | COVID-19, Parenting, Risk and Fear
Schools can’t stay locked down forever. It’s time for bravery and action. Survey after survey suggests that a significant section of the public fears the ending of the lockdown. Such anxieties are especially pronounced among parents, many of whom reacted...
by Frank Furedi | Jun 21, 2020 | Culture Wars
Apparently, whether you wear a mask is not simply a reaction to the coronavirus, but a visible statement about your identity and your politics. Some argue that wearing one differentiates you from uncaring men obsessed with their masculinity. Others insist that the...
by Frank Furedi | Jun 21, 2020 | Academic Freedom and Free Speech
YouTube has set itself up as the world’s thought police over Covid-19 and is shutting down the voices of highly respected experts. This has dangerous consequences for us all, as scepticism and questioning gets us closer to truth. As far as YouTube is concerned, it is...