In an interview, Khanna emphasized his support for free speech and the need for diverse online platforms, expressing the importance of creating more inclusive digital spaces for conversations. While against Australia-style social media bans for under 16-year-olds, he believes in maintaining free speech traditions and finding alternative ways to protect young users’ voices on issues like human rights and social justice. Khanna advocates for a balanced approach to regulation that preserves freedom of expression while ensuring online safety for all.
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Is Harry Potter a Tory? Why people believe fictional heroes share their political views
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Vienna found that people in the UK tend to believe that fictional heroes like Harry Potter and Gandalf share their political views, while villains like Darth Vader and Cruella de Vil would support opposing parties, leading to increased political polarisation. The tendency to project personal views onto fictional characters also extended to real-life politicians, with participants associating positive attributes with politicians...
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