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Information Disorder Syndrome

Who is Robert Malone • 14 implied HN points • 12 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Information disorder is when people share false information, whether on purpose or not. It can be categorized into three types: misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.
  2. There are different levels of severity for this 'syndrome.' The mildest level involves sharing false info without intending to harm, while the most severe level involves sharing harmful false information on purpose.
  3. Managing information disorder requires careful handling of false information and may need community engagement and counseling for those who repeatedly share harmful content.

Chat Control and the New Panopticon

Hack or Be Hacked • 1 HN point • 24 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Censorship
  1. Chat control involves real-time monitoring and censorship of online communication, raising concerns about privacy and online safety.
  2. The implementation of chat control could lead to mass surveillance resembling George Orwell's '1984', allowing for potential misuse and ineffective prevention of crimes.
  3. Chat control not only poses a threat to privacy but also has the potential to limit freedom of speech by inducing self-censorship and promoting self-regulation of thought.

Twitter is Censoring Substack

Tessa Fights Robots • 62 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Twitter is censoring Substack articles, including preventing users from liking posts with Substack links.
  2. The internet, including Twitter, has been influenced by larger corporations like the alphabets, leading to concerns about surveillance and censorship.
  3. The author suggests that society is living a lie and it may take a lifetime to realize and shed those falsehoods.

REPOST: I Will Remove All My Content From Spotify if They Continue to Platform "Wonderful Christmastime" by Paul McCartney

I Might Be Wrong • 13 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24
🎶 Music Censorship
  1. The author expresses strong dislike for Paul McCartney's song 'Wonderful Christmastime', claiming it's a terrible piece of music. They feel it negatively impacts their enjoyment of the holiday season.
  2. They argue that by continuing to include this song, Spotify is being complicit in promoting bad music. The author believes a choice must be made between their content and the song.
  3. Despite loving The Beatles, the author finds it disappointing that McCartney created such a song. They hope to disassociate themselves from 'Wonderful Christmastime' out of personal conviction.

On Fox and Facebook

Diane Francis • 79 implied HN points • 25 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been criticized for their role in spreading false and harmful content, especially before major events like riots. They also face backlash for how they handle censorship.
  2. Fox News has been accused of promoting biased narratives while ignoring responsible journalism. They often push misinformation but cry foul when tech companies fight back against harmful speech.
  3. There is a call for stricter regulations on both tech companies and traditional media to ensure accountability. Countries like Germany have taken steps to combat hate speech online, suggesting the U.S. should do the same.
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Commentator

Castalia • 19 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. The 'Twitter Files' reveal that Twitter had a history of suppressing free speech for political reasons. This manipulation may have influenced public conversations and elections.
  2. Involuntary hospitalization for the mentally ill is a complex issue. While it aims to address untreated mental illness in cities, it raises concerns about civil rights and the effectiveness of care.
  3. Ron DeSantis is gaining popularity as a Republican candidate by focusing on culture wars and local issues. His approach contrasts with Trump, who still has significant control within the party.

Links for Friday, March 1

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 25 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Censorship
  1. WikiLeaks' release of Vault 7 revealed significant CIA hacking tools and spy operations, resulting in global implications.
  2. The possibility of faster-than-light travel, explored by physicist Sabine Hossenfelder, challenges conventional beliefs.
  3. Notable musical treat: Honey Cone's 'Want Ads' showcases clever, bold lyrics that made it a success in the industry.

Face Off

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 19 implied HN points • 10 May 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. The political left and right have swapped places in terms of beliefs and stances over the past twenty years, showcasing an almost complete inversion.
  2. Key ideologies like views on war, corporations, censorship, and even vaccines have shifted drastically, leading to a reevaluation of traditional political labels.
  3. The rise of the Canadian Truckers Convoy in 2022 highlighted a significant shift where the 'left' no longer looked like champions of the working class, showcasing a clear disconnect between political poles.

Facebook Rapidly Shuts Down Conversation of 2024 Election Engineering

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 11 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Facebook is quick to censor discussions about election engineering. Posts about how the 2024 election might be influenced can disappear rapidly.
  2. There are suspicions that Facebook could be part of a larger scheme involving intelligence agencies. Its history appears to align with data mining operations rather than just a casual college project.
  3. People might be unaware of psychological tactics being used against them. This raises concerns about manipulation during significant events like elections.

EVENT: Censorship in the Sciences

Journal of Free Black Thought • 9 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🔬 Science Censorship
  1. A conference on censorship in the sciences is happening at USC from January 10-12, 2025. It will bring together various experts to discuss important topics related to censorship.
  2. The event will cover themes like the balance between scientific freedom and social responsibility, and different forms of censorship in research and public discussions.
  3. Participants can register to attend, and the conference is open to the public, with live streaming available for those who cannot be there in person.

In today's society, you are not allowed to ask about certain topics like the best sources of data on vaccine safety and efficacy!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Censorship
  1. People feel restricted from asking questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness. This can make discussions less open and honest.
  2. There are concerns that AI tools are being programmed to avoid certain topics, limiting the information available to the public.
  3. Some individuals believe that questioning vaccine data is legitimate, and they feel frustrated when they can't get clear answers.

Squaring the Circle.

GOOD INTERNET • 20 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Censorship
  1. Substack is taking steps to remove Nazi content from the platform
  2. The fight against Nazism requires active moderation and suppression of hateful ideologies
  3. Deplatforming can be effective in reducing attention towards harmful influencers

The Internet Is Dead. Long Live the Internet.

The Corbett Report • 26 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Censorship
  1. The concept of the Internet has evolved over time, with the current centralized landscape contrasting the decentralized and diverse early days.
  2. Concerns about censorship, surveillance, and control highlight the shift from a free and open Internet to a controlled digital space.
  3. Despite the challenges, emerging decentralized technologies offer hope for rediscovering authentic human connection online.

Ultra Vires ('Beyond the Powers')

Who is Robert Malone • 16 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. The State Department is accused of censoring and limiting the circulation of disfavored press outlets, violating the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
  2. The lawsuit filed by media organizations like The Daily Wire and The Federalist alleges that the State Department is funding censorship technology to suppress certain American news outlets.
  3. The plaintiffs filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction to stop the Department of State from supporting technology that targets Americans' speech or press.

Elon's Current War

The Carousel • 21 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Censorship
  1. Elon Musk is facing a battle with advertisers on Twitter, with some trying to bankrupt the platform by pulling ad spending.
  2. Large advertisers coordinate efforts to control public discourse and speech on platforms like Twitter through censorship organizations and stakeholder capitalists.
  3. Elon Musk is navigating a conflict between his support for free speech and the need to appease advertisers to bridge the revenue gap on Twitter.

Against Iconoclasm

Marginally Compelling • 24 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Censorship
  1. Art, even if bad or offensive, can still provide value and contribute to learning.
  2. Efforts to hide, alter, or destroy art should be viewed with skepticism as they may threaten the integrity of artistic expression.
  3. The core issue in the movement against art is not overly sensitive individuals but rather bureaucratic influences seeking to alter art for profit or fear of controversy.

ketanji brown and the template of doom

bad cattitude • 10 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Ensuring freedom of speech is crucial in the modern public square - without it, we risk losing our rights and becoming subject to censorship by the government or other entities.
  2. The First Amendment is designed to protect people from the government and any attempt to suppress speech by those in power should be questioned and challenged.
  3. Censorship inhibits meaningful discourse and the search for truth - the remedy for wrong speech is more speech, not silencing differing opinions.

The Age of Censorship

Natural Selections • 16 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Censorship
  1. Fact-checking organizations and big tech increasingly engage in censorship, affecting what information is allowed online.
  2. Changes made by sensitivity readers and censors to works of authors like Roald Dahl interfere with historical understanding and creative autonomy.
  3. The traditional education system favors certain types of learners, leading to an imbalance in perspectives and a failure to cater to the diverse needs of students.

Help Me Please to Keep Telling You the Truth.

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 1 implied HN point • 26 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Censorship and backlash against truth-telling are getting worse, making it hard for journalists to do their job. Support from readers is essential to keep covering important stories.
  2. Credit for hard work matters a lot, especially for researchers and journalists who risked a lot to bring important truths to light. Recognizing their contributions can help ensure their safety and open new opportunities.
  3. Maintaining a platform for honest reporting is challenging and costly. Readers' subscriptions and donations are crucial to keep the work going amidst ongoing threats and financial struggles.

Exclusive: British government funded a plan for international censorship of critiques of NATO

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 6 HN points • 25 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Censorship
  1. A leaked report reveals a British government-funded plan for international censorship of critiques of NATO.
  2. The plan includes redefining disinformation to include factual criticism of the U.S. military and NATO.
  3. Recommendations include exerting coordinated action to pressure social media and digital market actors to moderate such speech.

Watch the live free speech broadcast starting Monday March 18 at 9am EST

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. The US Supreme Court will hear a critical free speech case regarding government pressure on social media companies to censor content.
  2. There will be a live rally in front of the Supreme Court to advocate for free speech.
  3. The event will be covered by news outlets like The Highwire and The Epoch Times, and you can listen to the Supreme Court arguments live online.

Provenance and censorship

Gradient Ascendant • 2 HN points • 07 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Censorship
  1. Provenance and censorship are interconnected but not the same. Fake videos are a big concern for the future.
  2. Having a way to verify the authenticity of videos is vital. Camera companies may take on the responsibility.
  3. Calls for censorship, especially regarding AI creations, occur before the need for provenance. Self-censorship has limited effectiveness.

Forecasting Authoritarian and Sovereign Power uses of Large Language Models

Data Taboo • 3 HN points • 13 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Censorship
  1. Forecasts predict countries may develop and mandate the use of Large Language Models for censorship and propaganda by the end of 2024.
  2. There is a rising likelihood that multiple countries will produce sovereign Large Language Models by the end of 2025.
  3. There is a possibility that by the end of 2026, one country may cut off another from access to their Large Language Model as part of economic sanctions.

Eight billion hogs, screaming

Numb at the Lodge • 2 HN points • 28 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Censorship
  1. Heavenbanning creates a virtual online world for individuals where they feel appreciated and praised.
  2. Freedom of speech is more than just the ability to say anything; it's about the right to be heard and have your message distributed.
  3. Communication and language impose limits on free speech, as expressing oneself requires adhering to a structured system.

Kiểm duyệt

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 28 Sep 13
🌍 World Politics Censorship
  1. People can have conflicting behaviors, like valuing civility but supporting censorship.
  2. Censorship and restrictions on information can limit freedom and hinder critical thinking.
  3. Self-censorship can be the most dangerous form of censorship, leading to a lack of freedom and critical thinking.