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A Note on the Heckler’s Veto

The Oyster Club • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. The Heckler's Veto is when an audience disrupts a speaker, and it's been happening more frequently.
  2. Silencing speakers does not help combat bad ideas, and it's not a form of protected speech.
  3. Allowing the Heckler's Veto limits our ability to discover truth and promotes anti-free speech behavior.

Just Say No.

The Oyster Club • 0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Universities should prioritize academic freedom, even if politicians disagree with some content.
  2. Political interference with academic work can have chilling effects on research and critical discussions.
  3. Faculty at public universities should be allowed independence in their research and teaching, free from excessive political influence.

The Power of Mass Formation and Totalitarians

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Censorship
  1. Mass formation is a powerful tool used by totalitarian governments to maintain control over citizens through social conformity and manipulation.
  2. The effects of mass formation include discouraging dissent, creating an 'us vs them' mentality, and fostering apathy among citizens towards societal issues.
  3. Understanding mass formation is crucial to comprehending how authoritarian governments maintain power and how to resist oppression effectively.

The Dangers of Left Ideologies

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Left ideologies often rely on extremism, like violence or threats, to achieve their goals, which can lead to unintended consequences for society.
  2. Left ideologies tend to be dogmatic by refusing to compromise or consider other viewpoints, causing division in society and hindering progress.
  3. Left ideologies sometimes engage in censorship by silencing dissenting voices, creating echo chambers and breeding mistrust between groups.
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A Case Study in Epistemic Domination: Han Narrative Shaping in the People’s Republic of China

Hunter’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Censorship
  1. Dominant social groups use their power to define and control narratives of marginalized groups throughout history and around the world.
  2. In the People's Republic of China, the Han ethnic group dominates the narrative about minority groups like the Uyghurs and Tibetans through tactics like digital censorship and forcing 'Han ignorance' on ethnic minorities.
  3. The PRC 'otherizes' and 'Orientalizes' ethnic minorities, similar to historical Western Orientalism, shaping narratives in a way reminiscent of maintaining systems of oppression.

Reuters: Chính phủ Việt Nam làm giảm tốc độ truy cập Facebook

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 20
🌍 World Politics Censorship
  1. The Vietnamese government reduced access speed to Facebook as a strategy, affecting users' experience and implying Facebook's cooperation in content censorship.
  2. The decision highlights the discrepancy between Facebook's commitment to free expression and its actions to comply with government demands for content moderation.
  3. The incident raises concerns about foreign Internet companies' long-term investments in Vietnam, acknowledging the impact on individuals relying on platforms like Facebook for livelihood and discussion.

Thư ngỏ gửi Bộ trưởng Văn - Thể - Du: hãy trả cái lon cho dân

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 19
🎭️ Culture Censorship
  1. The decision to ban cans by the Ministry of Culture has caused a lot of public discussion, emphasizing the importance of cans from a historical and philosophical perspective.
  2. Banning cans may lead to unnecessary confusion and anxiety among the people, affecting various aspects of daily life and even potentially impacting national security.
  3. The letter urges the Minister to reconsider the ban on cans and return this essential item to the people to avoid potential social unrest and misunderstandings.

Thư ngỏ gửi nhà báo Minh Quang và ban biên tập báo Tuổi Trẻ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 15
🌍 World Politics Censorship
  1. The process of investigation, trial, and imprisonment in our legal system is explained humorously, highlighting the seriousness of each step.
  2. The writer suggests a satirical approach to assigning blame, proposing a shift towards a more efficient method of determining guilt without the need for extensive legal proceedings.
  3. There is a call for the potential restructuring of certain positions within the legal system, with a humorous suggestion of transitioning retired officials to circus roles.

Comparing Free Expression On Campus v. Off

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. College students are more likely to self-censor and support censoring others, despite being in environments meant for free thinking and expression.
  2. Conservative students often fear being graded harshly for their political views, leading to self-censorship, although evidence of actual grading discrimination is lacking.
  3. Students feel less comfortable discussing social issues, even academic topics, on campus compared to the general public, and they tend to support censorship across various issues.

Fahrenheit 451

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 10
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Book burning today is mostly symbolic, and it doesn't really suppress knowledge like it used to. This makes it less concerning, but it can still be seen as very foolish.
  2. Modern book burnings are probably pretty anticlimactic. They might involve just one person trying to light a couple of books with a cheap lighter, rather than big flames and crowds.
  3. It feels like there should be more public outcry or legal action against book burning. Groups like the ACLU could take a stronger stance, similar to past civil rights cases.

Brazil Bans X (Twitter) and Fines VPN Users

Vigilainte Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Brazil has banned X, formerly known as Twitter, due to concerns about misinformation and harmful content. The government believes this will help protect the public.
  2. Anyone caught using a VPN to access X will face a hefty fine of $8,874. This is meant to discourage people from trying to get around the ban.
  3. The ban raises important questions about internet freedom and the government's control over online content. It's crucial for people to stay informed about the laws regarding internet use in their country.

What is Europe?

Numb at the Lodge • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. The idea of 'Western civilization' as a shared culture linking America and Europe is misleading. America has its own unique identity that differs significantly from European traditions.
  2. The argument that Europe was created by American influences highlights a different perspective on history. It suggests that contemporary European society isn't just a continuation of historical traditions, but rather shaped by various complex interactions over time.
  3. Freedom and governance in America and Europe are fundamentally different. America is built on diverse foundations and agreements among its people, while European governance has evolved from a long history of hierarchy and territorial control.

The East Wind Blows Westward

Peak Horse • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship
  1. Censorship has evolved over time; while past regimes used blunt tools to suppress ideas, modern methods allow for more subtle manipulation of content.
  2. Digital tools like deepfakes and automated filters can spread misinformation and control narratives, making it essential to teach people how to spot fake content.
  3. To protect the truth, we must ensure open access to stories and advocate for transparency in digital media, so real information can thrive over manufactured narratives.