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The Problem with Censoring Misinformation
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37:56 - 44:58 (07:01)

The act of labeling information as misinformation has become politicized, which makes it uncomfortable for some people, according to venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. While some platforms do have departments for filtering misinformation, Marc argues that there should be a value-less evaluation of what is true rather than political leanings dictating the process.

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The podcast discusses the role of scientific ideas and ideology in our society and how to approach controversial figures in science, such as eugenicists, in academic institutions.
37:56 - 40:07 (02:11)
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Scientific Ideas
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The podcast discusses the role of scientific ideas and ideology in our society and how to approach controversial figures in science, such as eugenicists, in academic institutions.

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The Problem with Censoring Misinformation
Episode
#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The world of flattening data where all news is equal creates a challenge in distinguishing misinformation from factual data.
40:07 - 44:58 (04:50)
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Misinformation
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The world of flattening data where all news is equal creates a challenge in distinguishing misinformation from factual data. Platforms have taken steps to address this issue through offices dedicated to rein in on misinformation; however, identifying the difference between what is true and false instead of relying on an ideology in evaluating information is crucial.

Chapter
The Problem with Censoring Misinformation
Episode
#268 – Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast