Michael Schellenberger

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Score -106
Camus
@newstart_2024
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11d
Michael Shellenberger drops major clarity on the €140M fine against X

The Public News founder told Fox Business this morning that the record-breaking penalty under the Digital Services Act isn’t really about “transparency” — it’s the first large-scale use of what he calls
12/10/2025, 1:50:41 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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7d
Days before last year’s election, the media claimed Trump wanted to kill Liz Cheney, which we debunked at the time. @BBC has now admitted it was a lie. @CNN should do the same. Notably, BBC & CNN have, for years, promoted censorship of their competitors for “misinformation.”
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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410d
Trump held a fascist rally, "fully embraced" vaccine skepicism, and called for shooting Liz Cheney, the media says. But he didn't. It's disinfo taken to a new extreme. The media elite are acting out aggressively in reaction to their loss of public trust and narcissistic wounding.

The statement critiques media and government actions regarding censorship and misinformation, suggesting a move towards 'digital totalitarianism.' It expresses concern over media integrity and government influence, particularly in the EU, and implies a threat to free speech.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight perceived harm caused by misinformation and censorship, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm, but it uses strong language that could be seen as inflammatory. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy but criticizes media organizations, which could be seen as a form of public accountability rather than harassment.
  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 engages in criticism of media and government actions, which could be constructive, but the tone is accusatory and lacks a call for dialogue. [-1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to raise awareness about perceived issues in media and government, aligning with using influence for societal betterment. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech by criticizing censorship, but the strong language may undermine responsible discourse.