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God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 25 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Espionage Government Science Music 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.

Ultra Vires ('Beyond the Powers')

Who is Robert Malone • 16 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Lawsuit Administrative state Free speech First Amendment
  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.
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The photo that kept me up at night

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 99 implied HN points • 08 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Extremism Protests Influencers Censorship
  1. The online platforms play a significant role in amplifying extremist voices by providing them with a stage and an audience.
  2. The article mentions a deconstruction of credit card points that sheds light on the illusions within our economic system.
  3. The essay explores the pressure of maintaining an ideal social media persona and the struggle with context collapse in the digital age.

ketanji brown and the template of doom

bad cattitude • 10 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Censorship Government Power First Amendment Supreme Court
  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 Internet Is Dead. Long Live the Internet.

The Corbett Report • 26 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Internet Decentralization Social media Censorship Digital Communication
  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.

Chat Control and the New Panopticon

Hack or Be Hacked • 1 HN point • 24 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Regulation Surveillance Privacy Communication 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.

On Fox and Facebook

Diane Francis • 79 implied HN points • 25 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Political Bias Regulation Public Safety
  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.

Elon's Current War

The Carousel • 21 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Social media Advertising Censorship Subscription Business Models
  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.

Commentator

Castalia • 19 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Commentary Elections Censorship Policy Analysis
  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.

Against Iconoclasm

Marginally Compelling • 24 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Art Literature Censorship Society Media
  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.

Face Off

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 19 implied HN points • 10 May 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Spectrum Corporate Influence Censorship Vaccines Working Class
  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.

Health New Zealand is at it again! They are trying to get my site taken down. Not going to happen.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Censorship Vaccines Data Privacy Medical Ethics
  1. Trying to hide public health information is never a good idea, especially when pushing a vaccine.
  2. Health New Zealand is attempting to censor information, but refuses to explain data discrepancies.
  3. Public discussion and transparency are crucial when it comes to public health issues like this.

The Age of Censorship

Natural Selections • 16 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Censorship Education History Literature Art
  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.

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 NATO Intelligence Agencies Funding Disinformation
  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.

The Cure to Misinformation is More Misinformation

The Prism • 8 HN points • 24 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Misinformation Regulation Censorship Conspiracy Theories AI
  1. The cure to misinformation is believed to be more misinformation, not less, by some experts.
  2. Attempts to regulate misinformation through censorship and AI may not be effective and could actually make the problem worse.
  3. Exposing people to misinformation in a controlled manner, similar to vaccination, can help them develop immunity and discern truth from falsehood.

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 Free speech Supreme Court 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.

Forecasting Authoritarian and Sovereign Power uses of Large Language Models

Data Taboo • 3 HN points • 13 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Propaganda 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 Free speech Social media Language Censorship Technology
  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.

Travelling in China is a headache for foreigners, and the Great Firewall is making everything worse

Harmonized • 0 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🏝 Travel China Tourism Communication Censorship
  1. Travelling in China as a foreigner is challenging due to the Great Firewall's restrictions.
  2. Foreigners in China face difficulties with payments, communication, and navigating businesses without local apps.
  3. Use of VPNs by travelers to bypass China's censorship is becoming increasingly ineffective and frustrating.

Live at 10am PT: Private Equity in Emergency Rooms, Meta Censorship of Palestinian Genocide, Israeli Real Estate Firms Run By Evil People, and more

Xavi Benjamin • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Censorship Real Estate Ethics Capitalism
  1. Today's livestream will discuss how capitalism negatively impacts emergency rooms
  2. Meta is reportedly engaging in censorship related to posts about the Palestinian genocide
  3. There are Israeli real estate firms that have been criticized for making genocidal jokes

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 National Security
  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.

Just Say No.

The Oyster Club • 0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Academic Freedom Free speech 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 Dangers of Left Ideologies

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideologies Extremism 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.

The Power of Mass Formation and Totalitarians

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Authoritarian Regimes Propaganda Censorship Oppression
  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.