Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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The statement and the accompanying image appear to be part of a conversation about the actions of Stanford researchers in relation to a project studying the misuse of the internet. The statement suggests that the researchers were involved in recommending content takedowns, which contradicts their claim of only conducting research. The tone of the statement seems critical and implies a lack of transparency or potential misconduct by the researchers. The image provided is a workflow diagram that outlines the process of handling disinformation incidents, including the step where incidents are routed to platform partners for potential takedowns.
- The statement aims to highlight a potential issue of transparency and integrity, which aligns with the principle of doing no harm with words and actions, as it seeks to hold accountable those involved. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by not targeting any individual personally but rather discussing the actions of a group or project. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes understanding by shedding light on the actions of the researchers, which could be relevant to public discourse on censorship and research ethics. [+1]Principle 4:I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
- The statement uses its influence to question the actions of the researchers, which could be seen as an effort to better society by ensuring accountability and transparency. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.