Glenn Greenwald, who might know a little bit more about Brazil than most of us, had this to say (from Twitter):
“The censorship regime in Brazil is growing rapidly, virtually daily now. We just obtained a censorship order that is genuinely shocking, directing multiple social media platforms to *immediately* remove numerous prominent polit…
Glenn Greenwald, who might know a little bit more about Brazil than most of us, had this to say (from Twitter):
“The censorship regime in Brazil is growing rapidly, virtually daily now. We just obtained a censorship order that is genuinely shocking, directing multiple social media platforms to *immediately* remove numerous prominent politicians and commentators.”
“I can't overstate how shocking and dangerous this new censorship order is. It's from the same judge that even the NYT has been warning about as authoritarian: Alexandre de Moraes. Read this NYT article. It was from September. It's now severely escalating:”
Greenwald has been highly critical of both the Brazilian press and judiciary. Under Claire’s proposed legislation, if Greenwald concluded that the Brazilian election was unfair or even fixed, would he be subject to imprisonment for up to 20 years?
Paranoia about disinformation and misinformation is far more dangerous than actual disinformation or misinformation.
Sadly, paranoia amongst the lap top class seems to be growing at an exponential rate.
edit - I ask, because the point Popper tries to make revolves around a middle path in tolerance for dangerous people. It shouldn't be treated like a light switch.
Highly. It includes a great exploration of field between a truly free market of ideas and limitless liberties, and the need for a nation to protect itself from would-be tyrants in their midst. Among many things, it's a massive tome and I was drawn to it by many people discussing it. I've probably tried to sell the CG before.
Glenn Greenwald, who might know a little bit more about Brazil than most of us, had this to say (from Twitter):
“The censorship regime in Brazil is growing rapidly, virtually daily now. We just obtained a censorship order that is genuinely shocking, directing multiple social media platforms to *immediately* remove numerous prominent politicians and commentators.”
“I can't overstate how shocking and dangerous this new censorship order is. It's from the same judge that even the NYT has been warning about as authoritarian: Alexandre de Moraes. Read this NYT article. It was from September. It's now severely escalating:”
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/26/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-supreme-court.html
Greenwald has been highly critical of both the Brazilian press and judiciary. Under Claire’s proposed legislation, if Greenwald concluded that the Brazilian election was unfair or even fixed, would he be subject to imprisonment for up to 20 years?
Paranoia about disinformation and misinformation is far more dangerous than actual disinformation or misinformation.
Sadly, paranoia amongst the lap top class seems to be growing at an exponential rate.
Have you read The Open Society and Its Enemies?
edit - I ask, because the point Popper tries to make revolves around a middle path in tolerance for dangerous people. It shouldn't be treated like a light switch.
No I haven’t. Do you recommend it?
Highly. It includes a great exploration of field between a truly free market of ideas and limitless liberties, and the need for a nation to protect itself from would-be tyrants in their midst. Among many things, it's a massive tome and I was drawn to it by many people discussing it. I've probably tried to sell the CG before.
Great suggestion.
Thanks, Matt. I will add it to the list. Appreciate the good advice.