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Sceptre of power

Instead of talking about "toxic algorithms" and TikTok bans, like so many do today, we should ask ourselves more fundamental questions. How about we examine the very notion of information control?

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Nothing new under the sun

The ongoing debate surrounding freedom of expression may revolve more around determining who gets to control the dissemination of information rather than any claimed notion of safeguarding democracy. Similarities can be identified from 500 years ago, following the invention of the printing press.

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What is freedom of speech without 'freedom of reach'?

Elon Musk's X limits users ability to reach others (freedom of speech does not mean freedom of reach). This strategy is not without its challenges. If you voice your thoughts in the middle of a crowd but are muffled by invisible architects, can you truly claim to still possess freedom of speech?

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