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Bertrand Kwibuka

Alumnus

Students For Liberty

Bertrand studied Economics and Computer Science at Ashoka University. His interests lie in the science of life, economic policies, technology and other aspects of modern life. He is a former local coordinator for Students for Liberty in South Asia, where he contributed to raise awareness around major issues concerning economic freedom and technology.

Blog Posts

Are major tech companies stifling free speech?

January 5, 2023
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Free Speech

In today’s extremely connected world, discussions which aim to justify various perspectives on freedom of speech are unavoidable. Technological advances have made it incredibly easy for individuals from all walks of life to express themselves, having the ability to share their opinions across the globe. Many scholars have examined this process from a philosophical and legal viewpoint in a bid to maintain structured debate around how new technology can be beneficial for humanity as a whole. A history of free speech In 399 BC, Socrates had his right to free

Market-based solutions to climate change

June 30, 2022
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Environmentalism

Markets have always been the best way to trade. Yet it was only with the industrial revolution, brought about through free societies embracing Enlightenment ideas, that economic growth and development on a large scale could occur. However, our increased production and consumption of resources has also led to conditions where animals and threatened plant species are being pushed to the brink of extinction through the destruction of habitats and climate change. The political and development agendas of most countries have focused extensively on economic growth, which is highly dependent