Free speech within legal bounds matters more than we think. People need to genuinely feel—and actually experience—that they can express themselves openly. The stakes here go beyond one platform.

There's a real connection between how trustworthy a digital public square becomes and how much civilizational risk we face. The more we can build authentic trust in open discourse spaces, the better we navigate collective challenges. It's not just about rules; it's about whether people actually believe they can participate without fear.