11min chapter

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E101: Wokeism & Class w/ David Sacks, Trump’s AI Czar [Upstream Archive]

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

CHAPTER

Power, Censorship, and the Evolving Politics of Free Speech

This chapter analyzes how those in power manipulate discourse to preserve their authority and evade accountability, particularly examining shifts in perceptions of liberalism and free speech. It discusses changing views on American foreign policy, highlighting the evolution from support for interventions to a realist critique of their impacts, all while addressing the role of misinformation. The speakers also explore the politicization of perceptions regarding Russia, emphasizing the need for civil liberties and challenging exaggerated narratives of pro-Putin sentiments within conservative factions.

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