Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
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In 2022, Obama gave a speech at Stanford Cyber Policy Center advocating sweeping censorship of the Internet. Now, Public has discovered the same Center last month hosted a secret meeting with EU, UK, Brazil, & Australia officials to plot global censorship — including of the US.
10/29/2025, 10:27:47 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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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." 2/2
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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5d
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
@shellenberger
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5d
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
@shellenberger
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5d
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 is part of a public discourse involving a discussion on government oversight and potential censorship issues. It references a letter from a public official requesting information on foreign censorship schemes, which is a matter of public concern.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but highlights a concern about potential censorship, which could indirectly relate to harm if not addressed.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by encouraging readers to seek additional context, which can foster informed discussion. [+1]
  3. 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 does not engage in personal attacks and maintains a focus on the issue at hand, aligning with constructive dialogue. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By encouraging the reading of an article for context, the statement uses its platform to potentially inform and better society by addressing public concerns. [+1]