Ben Shapiro discusses Elon Musk, Alex Jones, and free speech in a conversation with Piers Morgan
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro Discusses Elon Musk and Free Speech
In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Ben Shapiro, the former editor of Daily Wire, shared his thoughts on billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and the importance of free speech. Shapiro, who recently visited Auschwitz with Musk and interviewed him for his show “The Search,” defended Musk against accusations of anti-Semitism.
“Elon Musk is definitely not an anti-Semite,” Shapiro stated. “I would suggest that you look at the full corpus of everything that he’s had to say on anti-Semitism, on Israel, on what’s going on in the world post-October 7. It’s very hard to come to that conclusion.”
Shapiro also discussed Musk’s tendency to share his thoughts in real time on Twitter, highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks of this approach. He praised Musk’s ability to consider and shift his opinions in real time during interviews, making him a truly fascinating person.
Morgan revealed that he had tried to secure an interview with Musk for a year but it fell through due to a disagreement over Alex Jones. Shapiro expressed his regret over not being able to interview Musk, whom he considers the most fascinating person in the world.
When asked about his stance on Jones’ ban from Twitter, Shapiro emphasized the importance of consistently applied terms of service and expressed his belief that Jones should not have been banned in the first place.
.@benshapiro and @piersmorgan discuss Alex Jones: “Alex Jones and I do not get along… but my general belief is that Alex Jones should not have been banned from Twitter in the first place because he didn’t actually violate on Twitter their terms of service.” pic.twitter.com/hAd4Htci03
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Morgan expressed his admiration for Musk, calling him a “force for good.” Shapiro agreed, highlighting Musk’s audacious thinking and high aspirations for humanity. He described Musk as someone who is dedicated to solving problems, even going as far as sleeping on the factory floor or in office spaces to work on his projects.
“What Elon is trying to do, even when I disagree with him, is truly an audacious thing — it’s a deeply American ideal to shoot for the stars, and he’s literally doing that,” Shapiro concluded.
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What is Shapiro’s perspective on Elon Musk’s use of Twitter and why does he view it as a strength rather than a flaw?
Tter, often without filtering or considering the potential consequences. While some may view this as a flaw, Shapiro argues that it is actually a demonstration of Musk’s commitment to free speech.
According to Shapiro, “What Elon Musk likes to do, and this is something he told me when I was interviewing him, is he likes to think aloud on Twitter. He likes to just throw things out there, see what sticks, see what doesn’t. And that is not a flaw, that is a feature.”
Shapiro believes that Musk’s willingness to speak his mind freely is refreshing in a society where political correctness often stifles open dialogue. He argues that allowing individuals like Musk to express their thoughts and opinions without fear of censorship or backlash is essential for the advancement of ideas and progress.
“What you want is radical rhetoric meeting radical rhetoric, and then the best ideas rising to the top,” Shapiro said. “This is why free speech is so incredibly important, because what that allows you to do is have a full and fair airing of ideas. And the best way for the best ideas to rise is to have a complete exchange in the marketplace of ideas.”
However, Shapiro acknowledges that with great power comes great responsibility. He believes that while individuals should have the freedom to express their ideas, they also have a duty to consider the impact of their words and be willing to engage in constructive discussions.
“When you say something in the public sphere, you’re responsible for it. And again, if you want to make this part of the marketplace of ideas, then don’t be shocked when people start actually arguing with, using their freedom of speech in response,” Shapiro explained.
In conclusion, Ben Shapiro’s discussion on Elon Musk and free speech highlights the importance of allowing individuals to freely express their thoughts and ideas. While some may criticize Musk for his unfiltered approach, Shapiro defends his right to speak openly and credits it as a strength rather than a weakness. Ultimately, he emphasizes the need for responsible speech and engaging in constructive debates to facilitate progress in society.
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