By James Hoban
After reading through the 8 speech theories, it is easy to see how each of them could play into different aspects of our lives. It is important for us to analyze the type of communication and self values that we share with one another and these theories do a great job of helping analyze that.
The first theory that really stuck out and connected with me was the Individual Self-Fulfillment theory or "self-actualization" which talks about how free speech becomes a part of us and helps identify who we are. Having free speech in my opinion is key to letting us express our ideas freely and be able to discuss our opinions with one another without risking persecution or discrimination for these ideas. This in my opinion is a key part of what makes America so special and allows us to identify with the groups we most connect with and understand.
Another one that caught my attention was the section talking about promoting innovation. This section explains how free speech plays an important role in innovation because without it we might not have the opportunity to fully express brand ideas or goals for the future of a brand without the opportunity to speak without censorship. Free speech has alway been a key part of business and media because it allows for full expression with advertising and brand connection.
