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Honestly with Bari Weiss

Matt Taibbi on the Global Censorship-Industrial Complex

Sep 3, 2024
46:14
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In this insightful discussion, journalist Matt Taibbi and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov dive into the alarming global threats to free speech. They explore the recent arrests linked to social media regulation in France and the growing censorship trends in the UK and Brazil. The conversation highlights the contrasting views on freedom of expression between the U.S. and Europe, touching on the history of misinformation regulation. They also critique the role of big tech in shaping discourse, raising concerns about the future of communication in an increasingly regulated world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recent global actions against free speech, like arrests for social media posts, threaten individual expression even in traditionally free nations.
  • The evolving dynamics of censorship, increasingly framed around 'misinformation' concerns, risk undermining diverse viewpoints crucial for democratic discourse.

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Recent Global Threats to Free Speech

Recent events have highlighted a significant increase in threats to free speech around the globe. In countries like France and the UK, authorities have taken measures that restrict expression, such as the arrest of the CEO of Telegram for failing to properly moderate content. The UK experienced arrests related to social media comments during civil unrest, and Brazil has initiated regulations aimed at controlling harmful content on social media platforms. This growing trend reflects a broader concern about the diminishing practicalities of free speech, even in countries traditionally renowned for their free speech protections.

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