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Finally, Lukianoff addresses the inherent messiness of free speech, especially with the exponential growth of online discourse. He views this chaos as a natural part of a democratic society—a necessary "mess" that allows for disagreement, correction, and progress.
He warns against simplified solutions or top-down censorship measures, advocating instead for societal norms rooted in skepticism, open-mindedness, and continual dialogue. Historical lessons from the printing press era show that norm development—shared understandings of acceptable conduct—are the best means to manage this mess.