Michael Schellenberger

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10/29/2025, 9:37:02 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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When Stanford’s Cyber Policy Center announced last year that its donor Frank McCourt was cutting funding to the Stanford Internet Observatory (SIO), many of us thought it meant that the Center was getting out of the censorship game. After all, the Twitter Files and an
Michael Shellenberger
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Stanford Cyber Policy Center last year appeared to get out of the censorship business. It didn’t. And now Rep. Jim Jordan is demanding that it turn over documents relating to its newly revealed, and possibly illegal, foreign censorship scheme.

The statement and accompanying letter from Rep. Jim Jordan address concerns about potential foreign censorship and its impact on free speech in the United States. The letter requests information from Stanford Cyber Policy Center regarding its involvement in these activities, suggesting a serious inquiry into the matter.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to prevent harm by investigating potential censorship that could infringe on free speech rights. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The letter respects privacy by formally requesting information rather than making accusations without evidence. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The intent is to promote understanding of foreign influence on American free speech, aligning with the principle of promoting empathy and compassion. [+1]
  4. 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 engages in constructive criticism by questioning the actions of the Stanford Cyber Policy Center without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses the platform of a congressional committee to potentially better society by addressing concerns about censorship and free speech. [+1]