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Mike Benz: At Core Of Censorship Industry Is The Lie That Public "Faith And Confidence" In Institutions Is A National Security Issue


Published on 2024-12-04 23:00:38 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • "Foundation For Freedom Online" founder Mike Benz discusses Arizona State University's federally funded "multi-million dollar censorship center" researching disinformation online during an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.

The article from RealClearPolitics features Mike Benz discussing the core of what he describes as the "censorship industry." Benz argues that this industry is built on the premise that public faith and confidence in institutions is a national security issue. He claims that this narrative has been used to justify widespread censorship, particularly targeting narratives that challenge the credibility of these institutions. According to Benz, this approach has been adopted by various sectors including government, tech companies, and NGOs, which collaborate to control information flow under the guise of protecting national security. He suggests that this has led to the suppression of free speech, especially on social media platforms, where content that could undermine trust in institutions is often flagged or removed. Benz's critique highlights a perceived manipulation of public discourse to maintain institutional power and control over information.

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[ https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/12/04/mike_benz_core_of_censorship_industry_is_the_lie_that_public_faith_and_confidence_in_institutions_is_a_national_security_issue.html ]
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