Problem
Denial of freedom of thought
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Dependence on denial of freedom and thoughtDenial of right to freedom of thought
Denial of freedom to hold opinions
Lack of intellectual liberty
Restrictions on freedom of thought
Nature:
Thought can be controlled by limitations on the access to information, or by the punishment of deviation from a nationally accepted or imposed norm. Where successful, denial of freedom of thought tends to produce intellectual and cultural stagnation, apathy, intolerance and prejudice and encourages exploitation and elitism through support for dictatorial or totalitarian regimes. Broader Problems:
Denial of human rightsRestrictions on freedom Narrower Problems:
Ideological repressionCompulsory indoctrinationDenial of academic freedomDenial of freedom of opinionDenial of freedom of conscienceSuppression of intellectual freedomRepression of intellectual dissidentsDenial of right to correct information Related Problems:
Denial of right to lifeDenial of right to libertyRestrictions on freedom of worshipDenial of the right of associationRestrictions on freedom of informationRestrictions on international freedom of information Aggravates:
Student revoltTotalitarianismPolitical apathyThreatened sectsCultural deprivationPolitical repression Strategies:
Combatting mind controlRestricting freedom of thoughtProviding sufficient intellectual libertyAbstaining from intellectual liberty Subject(s):
Social Activity → Intellectual workSocietal Problems → Scarcity
Societal Problems → Restrictions
Societal Problems → Deprivation
Societal Problems → Dependence
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST