Matt Taibbi

Rank 23 of 47

Score 29

- labeling "true stories" and "often true content" as misinformation;
- saying "seeding doubt and uncertainty in authoritative voices" like Dr. Fauci's "foments distrust," irrespective of fact;
- connections between the VP and Homeland Security, the State Department, etc;

6/15/2024, 5:10:12 PM

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Matt Taibbi

@mtaibbi

601d

This is just false. Show me the part of the Twitter Files reports on the Virality Project that in any way can be described as "all *pro-vax* misinformation from libs targeting conservative-leaning skeptics." None of that reporting is partisan. It was about:

Briahna Joy Gray

@briebriejoy

601d

So, during, the Trump administration, the government made phony Twitter accounts to influence Filipinos to distrust the vaccine they received from China in order to undermine China’s influence in the region? The Twitter files included important reporting, but this is why overly…

The statement and accompanying images engage in public discourse by addressing the handling of information related to COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy, and the role of authoritative figures and institutions. The tone is critical and analytical, focusing on the implications of labeling certain types of content as misinformation and the potential consequences of undermining authoritative voices like Dr. Fauci's.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to highlight the potential harm caused by labeling true stories as misinformation, which could undermine public trust in health authorities. This aligns with the principle of striving to do no harm with words and actions. [+1]
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The statement respects the privacy and dignity of individuals by focusing on public figures and institutions rather than personal attacks. However, it could be seen as indirectly contributing to cyberbullying or harassment by questioning the integrity of authoritative voices. [-1]
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I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding and empathy by addressing the complexities of information dissemination and the impact on public trust. It encourages critical thinking about the sources and labeling of information. [+1]
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I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
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