
System Update with Glenn Greenwald New Russell Brand Accusations Deserve Scrutiny & Due Process; Yoel Roth Wails Over Censorship-Regime Backlash; & 4 Republicans Demand Insane Ukraine Escalation | SYSTEM UPDATE #149
Sep 19, 2023
Discussion of the sexual misconduct allegations against Russell Brand, reactions to the story, and lessons on internet censorship. Cautionary words about the backlash faced by the censorship-regime. Reactions to allegations against politically polarizing figures and the importance of treating accusations seriously. Critique of theatrical devices in news stories hindering fair examination. Media's biased portrayal of allegations against Russell Brand. Shifting political labels based on distrust in institutions. Backlash against censorship and increase in online attacks on free speech.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Allegations and Reactions: Lessons and Internet Censorship
03:31 • 3min
Backlash Against Despotic Control and Warnings of Censorship-Regime Backlash
06:31 • 2min
Reactions to Allegations Against Politically Polarizing Figures
08:34 • 19min
Critique of Theatrical Devices in News Story and Personal Experience with Russell
27:38 • 2min
Russell Brand: Allegations and Media Bias
29:27 • 28min
Shifting Political Labels and Distrust in Institutions
57:46 • 10min
Backlash against Censorship and Online Attacks
01:07:16 • 17min
