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The Power of Information and How it Can be Manipulated
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1:51:47 - 2:01:03 (09:16)

The news and information that people consume on a daily basis can be sculpted, edited, and guided by powerful people who have a vested interest in maintaining their power, leading to the manipulation of facts and misinformation. This issue is not politically inclined, and it is important to acknowledge that.

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The media industry is controlled by powerful individuals who have a vested interest in maintaining their power, and news and information are heavily sculpted and edited by them, leading to the spread of misinformation.
1:51:47 - 1:57:06 (05:19)
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Media, Censorship
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The media industry is controlled by powerful individuals who have a vested interest in maintaining their power, and news and information are heavily sculpted and edited by them, leading to the spread of misinformation. The recent wave of censorship on social media platforms by big tech giants illustrates the power play of language and the limits of free speech.

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The Power of Information and How it Can be Manipulated
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#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
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Lex Fridman Podcast
Forbes tweeted multiple times about Elon Musk's involvement with trying to combat child pornography on Twitter, implying that Musk is to blame for a pre-existing issue.
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Elon Musk
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Forbes tweeted multiple times about Elon Musk's involvement with trying to combat child pornography on Twitter, implying that Musk is to blame for a pre-existing issue. Musk's efforts were not political, and digital experts have weighed in with tips to help him solve the problem.

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The Power of Information and How it Can be Manipulated
Episode
#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The promotion of transparency is being misinterpreted as right-wing leanings by some on social media.
1:57:59 - 2:01:03 (03:04)
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Transparency
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The promotion of transparency is being misinterpreted as right-wing leanings by some on social media. Meanwhile, corporate media outlets are able to ignore certain books that are not published through them.

Chapter
The Power of Information and How it Can be Manipulated
Episode
#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast