Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/16/22 - Weekly Roundup: Twitter Files, Fusion Energy Breakthrough, Coffeezilla On SBF's Fraud & The Yemen War Powers Resolution
Dec 16, 2022
Matt Taibbi, an investigative journalist famous for the "Twitter Files," discusses the implications of government influence on social media censorship. Coffeezilla, a YouTube journalist, reveals shocking details about the Sam Bankman-Fried fraud, highlighting deceptive practices in the crypto world. Ken Klippenstein analyzes the Yemen War Powers Resolution, critiquing the Biden administration's military oversight. The trio also celebrates a major breakthrough in fusion energy, exploring its potential to reshape sustainable energy.
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Shadow Banning Confirmed
- Shadow banning exists and is used by social media companies.
- They have systems to control any account's visibility, from completely hidden to amplified.
Government Involvement in Censorship
- Government agencies like FBI and DHS flag content for moderation at a micro level.
- They are actively involved in censorship, not just making broad recommendations.
FBI Flagging Tweets
- The FBI flags specific tweets, expecting platforms to take action.
- This reveals a pre-built apparatus for content moderation and censorship.