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Kibbe on Liberty

Ep 247 | COVID Exposed Our Collective Hysteria | Guest: Mark Changizi

Oct 4, 2023
Mark Changizi, researcher and entrepreneur, joins Matt Kibbe to discuss the public response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the nature of collective hysteria. They analyze the dangers of groupthink, the suppression of voices during the pandemic, the flaws of centralized plans, and the factors that contributed to the collective hysteria surrounding COVID-19.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mass hysteria fueled the acceptance of totalitarian policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Government involvement in social media censorship threatens free speech.

Deep dives

First Amendment Challenge Regarding Censorship on Twitter

The podcast episode discusses a first amendment challenge to the censorship of certain individuals on Twitter. The challenge, led by the New Civil Liberties Alliance, alleges that the federal government colluded with Twitter to censor its opponents. The case has made its way to the Supreme Court, with arguments centered around issues of standing. The episode explores the implications of government involvement in social media censorship and the potential impact on free speech.

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