The Michael Shermer Show Michael Shellenberger Explains Government Censorship of Social Media
Jan 9, 2024
Michael Shellenberger discusses government censorship of social media, including left-wing bias, the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, and the dominance of social media companies. They also touch on the importance of free speech, drug rehab as an alternative to incarceration, promoting free speech, hate incidents, and challenges in determining truth in journalism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Influence of Censorship on Public Opinion
05:50 • 23min
The Dominance of Social Media Companies and Lack of Competition
28:28 • 15min
The Importance of Free Speech and the Dangers of Censorship
43:19 • 27min
Advocacy for Drug Rehab and Mental Health Care as Alternatives to Incarceration
01:09:55 • 4min
Promoting Free Speech and Challenging Hate Incidents
01:13:47 • 6min
The Challenge of Determining Truth in Journalism
01:19:46 • 7min