DistantNews
Support us
Ignorance is the worst form of censorship

Ignorance is the worst form of censorship

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The article discusses censorship, framing ignorance as its most damaging form.
  • It references "Mali človek" in Belgrade and the forbidden city of Gaza as examples.
  • The piece suggests that a lack of awareness or engagement is a profound form of suppression.

Ignorance is presented as the most insidious and damaging form of censorship, a concept explored through various cultural and political references. The article argues that a failure to acknowledge or engage with issues effectively amounts to a suppression of truth and understanding.

The piece draws a parallel between the banned play "Mali človek" (Little Man) in Belgrade and the situation in Gaza. These examples highlight how certain narratives or realities can be silenced or ignored, either through direct prohibition or through a collective turning away.

By invoking these specific instances, the author suggests that deliberate or passive ignorance allows problematic situations to persist unchallenged. The core argument is that true censorship is not just about overt banning but also about fostering an environment where awareness is stifled, and critical engagement is discouraged. This lack of engagement, the article implies, is a profound form of control.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.