This position holds that the marketplace of ideas does not work. It argues the concept rests on an idealistic view of society, sustains an intellectual oligopoly, has grown irrelevant, assumes a naive notion of progress, and rests on an empathetic fallacy.
Supporting arguments · 4
- The marketplace of ideas protects and sustains an intellectual oligopolyAn unregulated market of ideas disproportionately benefits a select few. In this way it supports social hierarchy and prevents those at the bottom from changing their circumstances.
- The marketplace of ideas is now irrelevantThe marketplace of ideas is no longer relevant. The concept served its purpose; to raise the issue of government accountability.
- The marketplace of ideas assumes an empathetic fallacyThe idea falsely assumes that making emotional arguments is enough to change people's minds on an issue. This is simply incorrect.
- The marketplace of ideas has a naive view of social progressIf it worked, society would not repeat its mistakes. That alone is proof that the idea has no legs to stand on.