Dope Tech Episode 2

<<@Michael-px9il says : In a fast, moving digital environment, misinformation is something more than a nuisance. It's an evolving public safety threat. Critical thinking skills to sift through the mass of information online often simply elude people. Our psychological tendencies like confirmation bias, whereby we seek out information only to confirm our existing beliefs, and cognitive laziness, where we would rather be given simple answers than the truth, make it difficult for us to distinguish between credible sources and misleading ones. Misinformation is not an accident; it thrives any time digital platforms are not held accountable for what travels over their websites. That is why I think stronger regulations, forcing more transparency into how these platforms moderate content, are called for. They need to be bound to investigate the risks that misinformation places and institute clear policies that must be successful in countering misinformation. We need to make sure they do not turn a blind eye to the toxic proliferation of false information. While free speech is the bedrock of democracy, promoting open debate and divergent opinions, it must be weighed against public safety. Unchecked misinformation undermines the very cornerstone of free speech, engendering disbelief in our systems for conducting elections, public health programs, and social cohesion. When false information about vaccines, elections, or hate speech is spread, lives are put at risk, and our institutions suffer. I support regulations designed to combat hurtful misinformation, particularly content that has the potential to seriously affect public health or tamper with elections. That regulation ought to cover both disinformation, that is, deliberately false content and misinformation, which may be false but is spread without malicious intent, while still protecting legitimate discussion and minority opinion from censorship. We should also understand that the current frameworks on free speech was not designed for the digital era. The scale and speed at which information gets spread on the platforms today, abetted by algorithms too often designed to promote sensational or divisive content, make it so that misinformation spreads faster than facts. Giving us a chance to slow the spread and reduce some of the most destructive consequences of false information on society is one of the many things regulation can do.>> <<@thehazelnutspread says : COWARDS who are too afraid to show up to vote should lose their jobs.>> <<@NicolasConnault says : Find who your local MP is, and send them a letter. Here's a template. Put it through chatGPT to give it some variance. Dear [MP NAME], I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 currently before Parliament. As a resident of Harvey and one of your constituents, I believe this bill poses significant risks to the well-being and freedom of our community and the wider Australian public.Upon reviewing the Bill, I have identified several areas of concern that I believe warrant opposition to this bill: Threat to Free Speech: The bill gives significant regulatory power to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to determine what constitutes "misinformation" and "disinformation." While combating false information is important, the broad definitions and potential for subjective interpretation could stifle legitimate discussion and debate on critical public issues. Content that is reasonably verifiable as "false" or "misleading" could include a range of speech that challenges the government or prevailing opinions, even if well-intentioned or supported by minority experts. This could infringe on the freedom of expression and suppress diverse viewpoints. Overreach of Government Control: The bill allows the ACMA to impose "digital platform rules," which could include risk management requirements, media literacy plans, and compliance with codes. The risk management measures appear vague and open-ended, potentially burdening digital platforms with onerous compliance obligations. This could create an environment where platforms err on the side of excessive censorship to avoid penalties, which would limit the free exchange of ideas. Privacy Concerns: The bill grants ACMA extensive powers to collect information from digital communications platforms, including the ability to demand records on misinformation or disinformation. Although there are provisions to protect private messages, the level of surveillance this bill permits is alarming. The potential collection and reporting of users' activities by platforms could have chilling effects on privacy and civil liberties, particularly in an age where digital data is crucial to personal security. Impact on Small Businesses and Digital Platforms: Large tech companies may have the resources to comply with the new rules and regulations; however, smaller platforms and independent digital services could struggle under the weight of compliance costs. This could stifle innovation, reduce competition, and result in fewer options for Australian consumers in the digital marketplace. Potential for Abuse: Given the bill's broad definitions and powers, there is a risk that it could be used to silence dissent or control narratives during sensitive times, such as elections, public health emergencies, or economic crises. There is little in the bill that ensures transparency and accountability in how ACMA would implement these rules, opening the door to potential overreach or misuse of power by future governments. In conclusion, while I understand the desire to protect Australians from harmful misinformation, this bill presents more risks than benefits. The potential harm to free speech, privacy, and smaller digital players is too significant to ignore. I urge you to oppose this bill and work towards a solution that better balances the need for public safety with the preservation of our democratic freedoms.>> <<@bobiel9048 says : There is no “hate speech” exception to the First Amendment. So, many Americans wonder: Is hate speech legal? Contrary to a common misconception, most expression one might identify as “hate speech” is protected by the First Amendment and cannot lawfully be censored, punished, or unduly burdened by the government — including public colleges and universities.>> <<@alancotterell9207 says : It is the government's role to promote COMMON DECENCY. I WILL NOT have my intelligence insulted by LIARS, - Courts decide what is the truth EVERY DAY !>> <<@a-b-c123 says : Alex antic needs to allow comments on his YT channel then he can lecture on free speech as much as he wants...free speech means allowing free comments on youtube channels alex antic.>> <<@franktully3065 says : Many of our politicians simply no longer understand genuinely free speech or why it's fundamental for secular liberal democracies. This is largely due to dumbed down politicisation throughout our education systems. Decades ago, the political left understood free speech but now very few of them do. A few leftists like Noam Chomsky still do understand free speech, but these days his defence is ignored. Similarly, the late US law professor Ronald Dworkin, a Democrat, also understood and defended genuinely free speech against the increasingly totalitarian minded political left.>> <<@dirkdarwin2571 says : You mean, you'll find it a lot harder to queef out those right-wing conspiracy theories now. That is a real pity. Sad times>> <<@bobiel9048 says : Obama - Citizens United (2010). Biden - Total Surveillance (06/2024).>> <<@bobiel9048 says : No free speech - No development - No peace. Peace through economic development is the only effective basis for a lasting and just peace in the region. This is what Israeli Prime Minister hashtag hashtag#YitzhakRabin understood: there is no purely military basis for peace or security; Development is key. »>> <<@Minimmalmythicist says : I´m not sure about this bill, but social media is doing a lot of harm and it does need some sort of regulation.>> <<@paulhone8312 says : Misinformation Bill is Abortion of free speech. Govt wants to abort free speech in Austalia. They want to silence everyone with a conscience!!!>> <<@St.Thomas-er9iu says : Tactical brainwashing of an Australian population by Satanist Nazi government Bureaucrats criminals... St.Thomas>> <<@GhostRangerr says : War is peace Freedom is slavery Ignorance is strength Truth is misinformation Yup, that sounds familiar>> <<@trickyboy1517 says : No, Lex. Ultimately "it will serve as a big wet blanket over" hate speech i.e your speech. :I>> <<@jeffreyhollandsworth6736 says : Misinformation called by government ? We can not determine by ourselves ? Does the government think you have no brain ? Censorship … if I’m not mistaken didn’t hitler do the same ? They tried that in the USA and they killed the bill , misinformation czar , czar hmm that word sounds familiar also .. the former Soviet Union . In USA they do it in other ways pressure corporations and news outlets not to allow information they deem a threat. Tyranny is approaching us all we the people need to stop the mind control known as censorship.>> <<@eb2505 says : The New Totalitarians ‘This book is a warning. It is a terrifying portrait of an "ideal" society that has destroyed democracy in the name of "pro- gress." Roland Huntford demonstrates by fact after shocking fact how an apparently democratic, prosperous, peaceful Utopia is totally controlled by a bureaucracy which actively discourages all signs of individuality.’ ‘"The first detailed critique of the Social Democratic re- gime." —The New York Times Book Review’>> <<@gayatrisardana6076 says : Love 😘♥️🔥💎🦁🤟>> <<@_wokeweaklingscryoverwords_ says : Another step to George Orwell's 1984 and Dictatorship.>> <<@lornatodd4750 says : This bill is silence, intimidate and stop us criticising Albosleezy and his government. Wake up people the clock has struck 13.>> <<@serenitynowyolo says : Australia following in Chinas footsteps. Get ready for dictatorship style power. Very dangerous having gvt control freedom of speech and thought>> <<@politenessman3901 says : Rather than the coalition complaining, oppose it at every level, commit to repealing it if elected and commit to a national bill of rights to enshrine freedom of speech (amongst other things). show some courage and integrity.>> <<@kristy4134 says : SAY NO TO MISSINFORMATION BILL!!!!>> <<@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258 says : PLEASE SKY LISTEN!!!!!!! THE BAN ON 16YO ON SOCIAL MEDIA IS A TROJAN HORSE. This is book burning, this is denying access to information, and especially conservative views. This is why Labor loves this. They can brainwash kids up to 16 in schools, the ABC, mainstream media. You will 16yo not seeing any conservative views till they are 16. This is a trojan horse and a win for Labor and greens, libs must oppose this at all cost or there will be no future liberal party voters if this is successful. PLEASE SKY LET LIBERAL PARTY KNOW!!!!!!!!!>> <<@Faith_Jesus_Christ says : Please don’t let Australia turn into UK>> <<@wyatthurts1729 says : So if this is law what can someone say to simply oppose anything? Nobody can tell you where is the line in the sand, being a law and all doesn’t it have to stipulate details>> <<@VovelPunch says : George Soros is probably funding this bill. He should be ... How can you let this happen people?!? How is this even a topic anyone who wants to steal your rights should not be in power>> <<@elenawalker3746 says : The uni-party both agree Dutton agrees with internet censorship Australia under the red, green and blue are going full authoritarian, what traitors to the people.>> <<@Albolf says : I am the Fuhrer!>> <<@rocketboots6846 says : I would like to say a big fuuuuuuuk you to this shitpiss gov>> <<@IpoopThere4IAM says : The government already has a monopoly on misinformation.>> <<@johnharrison1122 says : Censorship is their last defense from their inept mismanagement and deceit.>> <<@YouShouldThink4Yourself says : Dutton needs to speak up and promise to reverse it as soon as he gets into power.>> <<@speedymccreedy8785 says : As always the left think all this happens in isolation and in perpetuity. They never consider the scenario where a change of government could empower the right to similarly persecute people for anti freedom of speech crimes.>> <<@elenawalker3746 says : The Queensland State Government just introduced one last week too.>> <<@radiopete7290 says : Come on people wake up !! This generation is so Communist. And this Bill is pure National Socialist totalitarianism. Without the Nazi salute.>> <<@DL-zl5tn says : Here’s a thought .. on Dutton not having said much yet on the mis/dis bill is that because he is hoping the backlash will impact the ALP, then he can ride in on his white horse as the saviour😂🤔 BUT he isn’t a saviour, the very fact he supported eSafety Commissioner AND they themselves had their own form of the bill, plus his other views & statements says he & LNP should not be looked upon as saviours but with great deal of suspicion!>> <<@eb2505 says : Perhaps being brought up a single mother in housing commission flats has left an indeligble mark upon Halvies.>> <<@Creality.R.Crooks says : What about DISINFORMATION from Telstra and their minions who send out SMS messages "IT'S TIME TO RECHARGE!" when you've still got two weeks and fifty gigs of data left, eh? Can we put every single Telstra employee in jail for a couple of financial years so that the network might run smoother and cheaper for a change?>> <<@outback109 says : Might be a good thing...95% of politicians would be charged.>> <<@faithingod5533 says : Misinformation according to who?>> <<@positivepawpaw7564 says : THE ALP HAS GONE FULL FASCIST. ALBOZO IS JUST A SL0BBERING TYRANT. HONEST AUSTRALIANS REJECT ALP FASCISM. ALBOZO JUST P!CKED A REAL F!GHT>> <<@positivepawpaw7564 says : “And how we burned in the camps later, thinking: What would things have been like if every Security operative, when he went out at night to make an arrest, had been uncertain whether he would return alive and had to say good-bye to his family? Or if, during periods of mass arrests, as for example in Leningrad, when they arrested a quarter of the entire city, people had not simply sat there in their lairs, paling with terror at every bang of the downstairs door and at every step on the staircase, but had understood they had nothing left to lose and had boldly set up in the downstairs hall an ambush of half a dozen people with axes, hammers, pokers, or whatever else was at hand?... The Organs would very quickly have suffered a shortage of officers and transport and, notwithstanding all of Stalin's thirst, the cursed machine would have ground to a halt! If...if...We didn't love freedom enough. And even more – we had no awareness of the real situation.... We purely and simply deserved everything that happened afterward.”>> <<@Le_coq_sportiff says : Im fully sovereign citizen anyways im above ur crappy laws me n the politicians are sovereign till the end👍>> <<@BretLoydREAL says : Civilized and genuinely progressive countries let people say what they want.>> <<@eb2505 says : Politicans are elected to serve, not to lord it over the citizenry. Most of those in politics shouldn’t be there.>> <<@dominicpelle7841 says : ***2 Aug 2021 — YouTube has temporarily barred Sky News Australia from uploading new content over misinformation related to the coronavirus pandemic.*** 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It doesn't get much more evil than MEDICAL MISINFORMATION during a pandemic.>> <<@dominicpelle7841 says : **Sky News 'misleading’** 😂😂Media regulator ACMA says Sky's Outsiders program breached accuracy and fairness guidelines four times when reporting on climate science in 2021. **WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ROWANS CC WATCH*** 🤣🤣🤣🤣>> <<@gibsonlespaul3695 says : The WEF zionist are building big brother, Albo is just a sheep following orders.>> <<@mistyadams7973 says : I purpose… Once the Democratic Presidential nominee & the Democratic Party stop with Misinformation then we can talk about Misinformation & Free Speech on social media>>