Houellebecq Publisher Flammarion Evacuates Store, HQ

Houellebecq Publisher Flammarion Evacuates Store, HQ

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The transcript discusses the evacuation of a publishing house due to threats, highlighting the risks faced by journalists and satirists. It references Flemming Rose's article on freedom of speech, emphasizing the need for resilience against offense in liberal democracies. The concept of 'grievance fundamentalism' is introduced, describing individuals who resort to violence over perceived grievances.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the evacuation of the publishing house?

A fire outbreak

A natural disaster

A bomb threat

A planned feature on a controversial magazine cover

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Flemming Rose, what is the only right we should not have in a liberal democracy?

The right to privacy

The right to free speech

The right not to be offended

The right to bear arms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Flemming Rose suggest instead of sensitivity training?

Insensitivity training

Public apologies

More education on cultural differences

Legal action against offenders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are described as 'grievance fundamentalists' in the transcript?

Individuals attacking a newspaper office

Politicians

Publishers

Journalists

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many individuals were involved in the newspaper attack according to the French government?

Five

Two

Three

Four