Make Authoritarianism Great Again? with Maria Ressa
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
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The Perils of Press Freedom
This chapter examines the troubling intersection of journalism and legal persecution, highlighting how reporting is increasingly being criminalized. It discusses the implications of authoritarianism, the erosion of rights, and the collapsing ethical standards in governance, suggesting a concerning trend towards manipulation and suppression of dissent. The conversation also addresses the role of technology in accelerating misinformation and altering public perception, raising profound questions about democracy and individual liberties.
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