America’s Fate: Oligarchy or Autocracy
The competing systems of power are divided between alternatives which widen the social and political divide — and increase potential for violent conflict.… Read More America’s Fate: Oligarchy or Autocracy
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A Case of “Intellectual Capture?” On YouTube’s Demonetization of Bret Weinstein
YouTube’s use of government guidelines to regulate speech raises serious questions, both about the First Amendment and regulatory capture.… Read More A Case of “Intellectual Capture?” On YouTube’s Demonetization of Bret Weinstein
A Remarkable Silence: Media Blackout After Key Witness Against Assange Admits Lying
A fundamental feature of corporate media is propaganda by omission. Over the past week, a stunning example has highlighted this core property once again.… Read More A Remarkable Silence: Media Blackout After Key Witness Against Assange Admits Lying
7 Reasons Why a Vaccine Passport (Pass, Certificate or Whatever They Want to Call It) Should Give Us Pause for Thought
As the use of vaccine passports snowballs around the world, concerns about their potential reach and implications are growing… Read More 7 Reasons Why a Vaccine Passport (Pass, Certificate or Whatever They Want to Call It) Should Give Us Pause for Thought
A Year of Fear
Dr Gary Sidley analyses the language of fear that has been peddled throughout the pandemic… Read More A Year of Fear
We Are Living Through a Time of Fear – Not Just of the Virus, But of Each Other
In fear societies, basic rights become a luxury. They are viewed as a threat, as recklessness, as a distraction that cannot be afforded in this moment of crisis.… Read More We Are Living Through a Time of Fear – Not Just of the Virus, But of Each Other
Aaugh! A Brief List Of Official Russia Claims That Proved To Be Bogus
The Director of National Intelligence releases a report, and the press rushes to kick the football again… Read More Aaugh! A Brief List Of Official Russia Claims That Proved To Be Bogus
Catalonia: The EU’s Secret Shame
Not even the much reviled Viktor Orban or Andrzej Duda treat democratic opponents in this way.… Read More Catalonia: The EU’s Secret Shame
Congress Escalates Pressure on Tech Giants to Censor More, Threatening the First Amendment
In their zeal for control over online speech, House Democrats are getting closer and closer to the constitutional line, if they have not already crossed it… Read More Congress Escalates Pressure on Tech Giants to Censor More, Threatening the First Amendment
The War on Privacy
Five years ago, official abuses of secrecy were the scandal. Today, the scandal is you… Read More The War on Privacy
We Need Scepticism More Than Ever
In times of crisis we should encourage — not penalise — critical thinking… Read More We Need Scepticism More Than Ever
How Silicon Valley, in a Show of Monopolistic Force, Destroyed A Rising Competitor in Just Three Days
In the last three months, tech giants have censored political speech and journalism to manipulate U.S. politics, while liberals, with virtual unanimity, have cheered.… Read More How Silicon Valley, in a Show of Monopolistic Force, Destroyed A Rising Competitor in Just Three Days
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