Dependence on denial of freedom and thought Denial 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.