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Strange News: Julian Assange is "Free," the Pentagon went Anti-Vaxx, Social Media as Cigarettes, Telehealth Busted Peddling ADHD Medication

Jul 1, 2024
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Julian Assange
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange 'freed' in Australia. Pentagon's anti-vaxx scheme. Surgeon General wants social media warnings. Telehealth scam peddling meds. Complex geopolitics. Gen Alpha memes. Warning labels like cigarettes. Telemedicine exploitation for ADHD meds.
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ANECDOTE

Assange Released

  • Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, was released after pleading guilty to US espionage charges.
  • He returned to Australia after years in UK prison and Ecuadorian embassy.
INSIGHT

Pentagon Anti-Vax Campaign

  • The Pentagon ran a secret anti-vaccine disinformation campaign targeting the Philippines.
  • This aimed to discredit Chinese COVID-19 vaccines and reduce China's influence.
INSIGHT

Brain Rot and Social Media

  • "Brain rot" describes the feeling of being overwhelmed by online content.
  • The Surgeon General is considering warning labels on social media due to potential harm.
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