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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 1H

Miss Liz Serves Stephen Ford No Free Speech For Hate

from Teatime with Miss Liz · host Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: STEPHEN FORDTitleNo Free Speech for Hate: Humanity at the CrossroadsTaglineWhen technology advances, what anchors our humanity?Topic: Free speech, artificial intelligence, nuclear threat, dystopian futures, and the forces shaping human society.Description: In this powerful Teatime, Miss Liz welcomes Stephen Ford, retired IT executive turned award-winning author of No Free Speech for Hate. After a four-decade career in Information Technology — including early AI development and projects spanning Europe, Asia, and America — Stephen now writes thought-provoking science fiction, dystopian fiction, and satire. His work explores pressing global questions:What drives human behaviour — reason or self-interest?Is technology guiding humanity forward — or accelerating its risks?And what does free speech truly mean in an age of division? From a nomadic childhood across Africa and the Middle East to a global IT career, Stephen brings a lived perspective to complex global themes. His novels challenge readers to reflect deeply on society, power, ethics, and the future of humanity. Introduction (On Air)“Welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz, where I don’t serve a beverage — I serve real-life changemakers.Today, I sit with Stephen Ford — an author who dares to ask the difficult questions about humanity, technology, and the future we are building.”Closing Summary: Stephen's ethics. reminds us that fiction often reveals truth more clearly than headlines. His work challenges us to think critically about the world we are shaping — and the responsibility we carry as technology advances faster than our ethics. 50-Word Bio Stephenethics. Ford is a British author and retired IT executive whose five published books explore free speech, artificial intelligence, nuclear conflict, and the future of humanity. Drawing from a global career in technology and a nomadic childhood, he writes award-winning science fiction and dystopian fiction that challenges societal assumptions.Resources Books & Information: www.stephenford.co.ukExplore his novels, awards, and thought-provoking work online. Tune in LIVE on Miss Liz’s Teatime platforms or catch the replay on YouTube, Spotify, and podcast platforms.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#StephenFord#NoFreeSpeechForHate#FutureOfHumanity#TranscendEmbraceEnvision New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get a $10 discount!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: STEPHEN FORDTitleNo Free Speech for Hate: Humanity at the CrossroadsTaglineWhen technology advances, what anchors our humanity?Topic: Free speech, artificial intelligence, nuclear threat, dystopian futures, and the forces shaping human society.Description: In this powerful Teatime, Miss Liz welcomes Stephen Ford, retired IT executive turned award-winning author of No Free Speech for Hate. After a four-decade career in Information Technology — including early AI development and projects spanning Europe, Asia, and America — Stephen now writes thought-provoking science fiction, dystopian fiction, and satire. His work explores pressing global questions:What drives human behaviour — reason or self-interest?Is technology guiding humanity forward — or accelerating its risks?And what does free speech truly mean in an age of division? From a nomadic childhood across Africa and the Middle East to a global IT career, Stephen brings a lived perspective to complex global themes. His novels challenge readers to reflect deeply on society, power, ethics, and the future of humanity. Introduction (On Air)“Welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz, where I don’t serve a beverage — I serve real-life changemakers.Today, I sit with Stephen Ford — an author who dares to ask the difficult questions about humanity, technology, and the future we are building.”Closing Summary: Stephen's ethics. reminds us that fiction often reveals truth more clearly than headlines. His work challenges us to think critically about the world we are shaping — and the responsibility we carry as technology advances faster than our ethics. 50-Word Bio Stephenethics. Ford is a British author and retired IT executive whose five published books explore free speech, artificial intelligence, nuclear conflict, and the future of humanity. Drawing from a global career in technology and a nomadic childhood, he writes award-winning science fiction and dystopian fiction that challenges societal assumptions.Resources Books & Information: www.stephenford.co.ukExplore his novels, awards, and thought-provoking work online. Tune in LIVE on Miss Liz’s Teatime platforms or catch the replay on YouTube, Spotify, and podcast platforms.#TeatimeWithMissLiz#StephenFord#NoFreeSpeechForHate<a...

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