Summary:
The book critiques the modern political and cultural landscape, arguing that free speech is under threat by progressive ideologies that seek to control language and, by extension, thought. It examines historical and contemporary examples of censorship and proposes that the manipulation of words is a tool used to dominate the public discourse and limit individual liberties.
Key points:
1. Language Power: Knowles highlights how language can control thoughts and actions. He suggests that controlling language equals controlling people's minds.
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