Michael Schellenberger

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10/29/2025, 10:28:44 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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5d
Be sure to read yesterday's article which provides important context for Chairman Jordan's letter.
Michael Shellenberger
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6d
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.
Michael 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." 2/2
Michael 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
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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
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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 and accompanying conversation engage in public discourse by discussing a congressional inquiry into potential foreign censorship schemes involving the Stanford Cyber Policy Center. The discourse involves issues of free speech, government oversight, and international influence on American platforms.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to inform the public about a congressional inquiry, which aligns with the principle of doing no harm by promoting transparency. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy and dignity by focusing on institutional actions rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By highlighting potential issues of censorship, the statement promotes understanding and awareness of free speech concerns. [+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 addressing the actions of the Stanford Cyber Policy Center and the implications of foreign influence. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to inform the public about significant societal issues, contributing to the betterment of society. [+1]