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System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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The War on Truth: Censorship and Free Speech

This chapter examines the ongoing debate over disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech, emphasizing the dangers of centralized authority in defining truth. It critiques the increasing governmental pressure on social media platforms to censor content deemed harmful, highlighting the implications for free speech and individual reasoning. Using examples from Australia and the U.S., it warns of the potential for tyranny and the chilling effects that arise when authorities dictate what constitutes legitimate discourse.

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