The relationship between technology and media has deteriorated, with tech companies facing increased scrutiny and hostility from the press since 2017, largely due to political factors.

The dynamics of censorship in China have evolved, with increased scrutiny on individuals amplifying dissenting voices, particularly those connected to exiled dissidents.

The current political climate has led to a significant shift in how technology and innovation are perceived, with a growing sentiment that technology is inherently bad, which contrasts with the previous pro-tech stance of earlier administrations.

Social media platforms are losing their status as neutral carriers by censoring content, which exposes them to liability and pressures from both sides of the political spectrum.

The misinformation narrative gained traction during the Trump era, particularly following the Russiagate controversy, leading to a more powerful censorship regime.

Censorship of theories regarding the origins of COVID-19 marked a turning point, revealing how far the censorship regime had spiraled out of control.

Conspiracy theories have become more prominent in politics and are penetrating the tech world, which is an important balance to consider.

The criticism of Facebook shifted dramatically from being a closed data company to being blamed for allowing data misuse during the 2016 election.

The original discussions around censorship focused on hate speech and misinformation, with hate speech being the first topic addressed.