Topics & People

A term for the internet censorship system in China. The podcast discusses whether the UK might implement a similar system, concluding it's not politically feasible due to public opposition.

False or misleading narratives designed to oppose and slow the buildout of data centers.

Global pandemic that caused 15 million deaths and massive economic disruption.

A French satirical magazine whose cartoonists were murdered for publishing content that offended religious zealots. This event is cited as a sobering moment in the history of European free speech.

The UK's communications regulator, which is mentioned as pursuing legal action against American websites like 4chan for not adhering to UK speech laws, even when those sites have blocked UK users.

An American website with very few censorship rules, which is currently in litigation against the UK's regulator, Offcom, for not complying with UK speech laws.

Tech company led by Matthew Prince that also cited AI efficiencies while making layoffs.

A designation under the EU's DSA for certain NGOs whose reports of illegal content must be given priority by tech platforms. This system is seen as a way to formalize the role of activist groups in censorship.

A British NGO mentioned as a key part of the Censorship Industrial Complex, which works with politicians to instigate regulatory action against American companies like X.

Non-governmental organizations operating in California that receive taxpayer money and are accused of facilitating the drug and homelessness crises.

An activist cause in the UK based on the perception that the justice system treats critics of mass migration more harshly than other offenders, such as those agitating for Sharia law or possessing child pornography.

The legal concept of a state extending its laws beyond its own territory. This is discussed in the context of the EU and UK attempting to regulate American platforms and speech that is legal in the US.