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"Twitter Files Were the Tip of the Iceberg" - Michael Shellenberger

Feb 13, 2023

Michael Shellenberger, an American author and former PR professional, dives deep into the implications of the Twitter Files and government collusion with tech companies. He discusses how the FBI's influence on content moderation has impacted public trust in journalism. Shellenberger also highlights the shift to independent journalism and urges attention to critical social issues like homelessness and environmental conservation, critiquing the media's oversight of important narratives. The conversation sheds light on censorship and the evolving dynamics of free speech in the digital age.

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Intro

3min

Transitioning to Independent Journalism and Critical Environmental Issues

3min

Censorship and Control: The Twitter Files Revelation

17min

Concerns Over Government and Tech Collusion

4min

Censorship and Surveillance in the Digital Age

13min

Exploring the Disconnect: Awareness and Censorship of the Twitter Files

3min

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Michael Shellenberger is an American author and former public relations professional whose writing has focused on the intersection of politics, the environment, climate change and nuclear power, as well as more recently on how he believes progressivism is linked to homelessness, drug addiction and mental illness.
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Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians.

00:00 Intro
04:25 The Real Meaning Behind the Twitter Files
18:03 How Shocked was Michael when Researching the Twitter Files?
22:53 Sponsor Message: Manscaped
24:17 Collusion Between Government & Big Tech
28:43 Are the Twitter Files Applicable to Other Social Media Platforms?
32:17 Will the Twitter Files Be Covered Up & Forgotten About?
36:51 Why the Twitter Files Didn’t Get Mass Media Coverage
39:57 To Be Continued…

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