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How Twitter Censored COVID Dissent - David Zweig

Jun 7, 2023

Investigative reporter David Zweig, known for his work with The Atlantic and contributions to the Twitter Files, dives deep into the pandemic's impact on public discourse. He highlights how Twitter's censorship affected dissenting COVID views, revealing the complexities behind content moderation. Zweig discusses the balance between free speech and responsibility, the challenges faced by journalists, and the need for diverse perspectives to combat misinformation. His insights stress critical thinking and the importance of open dialogue in today's polarized landscape.

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Intro

2min

Investigative Insights: Unraveling Twitter's Content Moderation

17min

Censorship and COVID-19 Narratives

5min

Navigating Truth and Bias in Pandemic Discourse

21min

Navigating Public Discourse During a Pandemic

7min

Pandemic Pressures: Media and Education Under COVID-19

23min

Exploring Motivations Behind Social Media Censorship

2min

David Zweig is an investigative reporter who has written for The Atlantic, The New York Times and Wired. He was among the journalists invited by Elon Musk to contribute to the ‘Twitter Files’ investigation. Zweig is the author of ‘Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion’ and the forthcoming ‘AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION’ which explores the debacle in American schools during the pandemic.

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