Arnaud Esquerre

Arnaud Esquerre is a prominent French sociologist and research director at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales. He is known for his work on topics such as sects, cinema censorship, and alternative facts. In 2022, he co-authored 'Qu'est-ce que l'actualité politique?' with fellow sociologist Luc Boltanski, exploring online commentary on current events, particularly on Lemonde.fr. His latest book, 'Liberté, vérité, démocratie,' delves into the unprecedented challenges facing freedom of expression in contemporary society. Esquerre's research critically examines the paradox of perceived censorship amidst an era characterized by an abundance of expressive opportunities.