Free Speech Courses and Certifications

Academic Freedom vs. Free Speech - Distinctions and Complexities

Explores the distinction between academic freedom and free speech, examining complex scenarios where professors' extramural speech intersects with First Amendment protections and academic freedoms.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Clash of Values: Free Speech, Inclusion, and Safe Spaces on College Campuses

Explore the tension between free speech and inclusion on college campuses, examining how universities balance diverse perspectives with safe spaces and the challenges of fostering open dialogue in higher education.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Racial Hate Speech and the First Amendment - Balancing Free Speech and Social Responsibility

Explore the complex intersection of hate speech, free speech, and social media, examining potential solutions and limitations in addressing racial disparagement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Power of Protest - Safeguarding Free Speech Through Collective Action

Exploring protest movements as guardians of free speech, illustrating their vital role in shaping discourse and dissent in contemporary society through collective action.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

English for Journalists, Part 2

Improve your English grammar, vocabulary and writing skills through topics in journalism including free speech, sports, humor and broadcast writing.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TED

Elon Musk on Twitter, Tesla, and His Vision - Live at TED2022

Elon Musk discusses Twitter acquisition, Tesla, personal insights, and his vision for the future in an unedited conversation, covering topics from free speech to sustainable energy and manufacturing.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Hat

The Battle for Free Speech on the Internet

Explore the challenges and strategies for preserving online freedom of speech, examining the impact of censorship and the role of tech companies in protecting lawful content.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

1littlecoder

How to Set Up Kokoro TTS - Best Free Local Text-to-Speech Installation

Learn how to install and run Kokoro TTS, an advanced 82M parameter open-source text-to-speech model, for high-quality local voice synthesis implementation.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This course will introduce you to the work and writings of George Orwell through a study of his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984). By studying the book, well-known for its depiction of a ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Locking the Web Open - A Call for a New, Decentralized Web

Brewster Kahle advocates for a decentralized Web to ensure privacy, free speech, and open access to knowledge, proposing new distributed technologies to create a better, more reliable internet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Info Wars - The Global Fight for Truth

Explore the challenges of online disinformation, its impact on elections, and the roles of government and tech platforms in combating false information while balancing free speech concerns.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Courage - The Most Important Virtue in Today's Polarized World

Journalist Bari Weiss explores courage as a vital virtue in today's polarized world, sharing examples of individuals who've spoken up against conformity and urging others to voice their beliefs.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Challenging the Status Quo - An Activist Investor's Perspective

Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman discusses his approach to challenging corporate norms and expanding his influence into social and political spheres, touching on free speech, DEI, and more.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Is the First Amendment Obsolete in the Age of Digital Manipulation?

Explores modern challenges to free speech and press, examining if the First Amendment remains effective against new forms of censorship and manipulation in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Quashing Viewpoint Diversity on American Campuses

Explore the challenges to viewpoint diversity on American college campuses, examining factors that limit intellectual discourse and potential solutions for fostering open dialogue.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video