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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

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

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Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

@ Lex Fridman

Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

01/26/25

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

Once a censorship system is established, it can be pressured to expand its scope beyond illegal content to include other topics.

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

The definition of hate speech has expanded to include anything that makes people uncomfortable, leading to a slippery slope of censorship.

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

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

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

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

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Steve Huffman

09/26/24

@ Sequoia Capital

The first content policy was like a convention center where various communities could gather, but we had to draw a line against harmful content.

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Paul Buchheit

08/10/24

@ Y Combinator

The lockdown during the pandemic highlighted the dangers of censorship and the need for open discourse to understand critical issues.

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

The shift towards increased censorship in tech companies began around 2012-2013, coinciding with the rise of a more radicalized workforce.

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Lex Fridman Cast

02/03/25

@ Lex Fridman

The conversation around AI models often includes concerns about censorship and alignment, especially regarding sensitive historical events like Tiananmen Square.

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Jeffrey Wasserstrom

04/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

Censorship in modern China operates through fear, friction, and flooding, making it difficult for citizens to access information that contradicts the government's narrative.