UnHerd with Freddie Sayers How to destroy the censorship complex
May 9, 2024
Freddie Sayers, Jacob Siegel, and Michael Shellenberger discuss the challenges of censorship, the evolution of disinformation, and strategies to combat censorship industrial complex. They explore the dangers of broad targeting, secretive censorship operations, and the importance of transparency in preserving free speech online.
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Shellenberger's Reaction to Sayers' Targeting
- Michael Shellenberger was thrilled when Freddie Sayers was targeted by the Global Disinformation Index.
- He views it as a net benefit to the pro-free speech movement.
Censorship as Governance
- The censorship complex should be understood as a form of government.
- It aims for total control over information, similar to totalitarian regimes.
UnHerd's Discovery
- UnHerd engaged an advertising agency, which used Oracle's Grapeshot and the GDI, revealing a complex censorship structure.
- Even company heads may be unaware of these processes.