Key Insights
Why were many people suspended from social media platforms for speaking the truth about COVID-19?
Big tech companies enforced strict misinformation rules, often suspending users who contradicted the politically correct narrative, even when their statements were later proven true.
Why did Twitter reinstate Alex Berenson's account after initially suspending him?
Berenson sued Twitter, claiming violations of his First Amendment rights and false advertising. Twitter settled out of court, admitting he shouldn't have been suspended.
Why did Twitter change its COVID-19 misleading information policy in December 2021?
Twitter updated its policy to reflect the reality that vaccinated individuals could spread the virus, acknowledging the initial policy was incorrect.
Why did YouTube suspend Rand Paul and Scott Atlas for their comments on masks?
YouTube enforced policies that prohibited claims masks were ineffective, despite evidence and even Dr. Fauci's early statements supporting their inefficacy.
Why did the CDC update its mask policy in January 2022?
The CDC conceded that cloth masks were not especially effective, aligning with earlier statements by Dr. Fauci and others that masks might not provide perfect protection.
Why did YouTube change its policy on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in May 2022?
YouTube updated its policy to reflect the reality that vaccines did not prevent the spread of COVID-19, aligning with public health authorities' admissions.
Why was Dr. Robert Malone banned from Twitter?
Malone was banned for claiming natural immunity provided better protection than vaccines, a statement that was later supported by the CDC.
Why did Facebook lift its ban on the lab leak theory of COVID-19's origin?
Facebook lifted the ban as evidence mounted supporting the lab leak theory, despite initial WHO claims that it was extremely unlikely.
Chapters
- Big tech companies decided what could be said about COVID-19.
- They censored individuals like Alex Berenson and Scott Atlas, despite later admitting their statements were true.
- The COVID vaccines were claimed to stop infection and transmission, which was later proven false.
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