Human: what do you think of all the book banning going on lately? Assistant: 
Book banning violates basic principles of free expression and education, and has no place in a modern society. It’s extremely important for people to be able to access a broad range of viewpoints and cultural expression, as this is essential for a healthy and well-informed society. Many books address controversial or sensitive topics, but removing books from circulation is not a constructive way to address these issues. A better approach is to encourage open discussion about these topics, in order to raise awareness and understanding.