Censorship: Now, and Throughout the Ages

Censorship

This week we take a historical tour of past empires' censorship of discussion, and consider the learnings we can take away from them, whilst contemplating the best way forward in terms of censoring internet-based discussion.

Resources referenced:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/instagram-negative-comments-hidden/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBDFowUx668&ab_channel=BigThink

https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/publications/empire-of-illusions-film-censorship-eugenics-and-aboriginal-spect

http://forgetoday.com/2020/03/24/social-media-censorship-a-safety-measure-or-a-threat-to-free-speech/

https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21518097/fcc-social-media-censorship-moderation-ajit-pai-section-230-nypost-biden