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Artist and activist Ai Weiwei discusses his new book, 'On Censorship,' which critiques how both democratic and authoritarian governments restrict information. The conversation covers his history of investigating government responses to natural disasters and his evolving views on political expression in the West.
Why it matters
The discussion provides a critical perspective on the global state of free speech and the role of artists in holding power accountable.
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei on his new book 'On Censorship' : NPR's Book of the Day : NPR
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