Michael Schellenberger

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10/29/2025, 9:37:55 PM
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Letter from Rep. Jim Jordan to Stanford Cyber Policy Center requesting info relating to foreign censorship scheme: "This letter serves as a formal request to preserve all existing and future records and materials relating to the topics addressed in this letter." 1/2
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
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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 images involve a formal request from a government official to a university center for information related to potential foreign censorship activities. This constitutes public discourse as it addresses issues of free speech, government oversight, and potential foreign influence on American platforms.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to investigate potential harm caused by foreign censorship, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The request respects privacy by formally requesting information through official channels, though it could be seen as intrusive if not handled with care.
  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 free speech, aligning with promoting understanding and empathy. [+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 dialogue by formally requesting information rather than making accusations without evidence. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The use of influence is directed towards investigating potential issues affecting society, aligning with using influence for societal betterment. [+1]