But I would not support censoring any of them just because I think they are rubbish. But let’s face it. Beyond the dollar: Carbon farming and its alternatives for Tairāwhiti Māori landowners, Disentangling the determinants of reproductive success in a temperate reef fish, Forsterygion lapillum. A narrative that they often strongly and emotionally adhere to. But I have always welcomed the opportunity for a scientific exchange even from him. (That is something I do agree with Navalny on and I would oppose any censorship of him). Hell, the media itself is encouraging this. Things have got worse in that respect. Click to get the latest Buzzing content. They seem to be the first in line to impose censorship and the last to complain when censorship happens. But even he disproved of the censorship of Trump because he saw that he could easily be censored the same way. No politician in the USA actually seems to post anything amounting to a rational discussion (just have a look at McFaul’s rubbish). Too, Ken, in regard to the first comment on this page….. one of the many reasons for the immense respect I have for you and your site is that you bend over backward in allowing comments that are in opposition to your own opinions, including my own on occasion. ( Log Out /  The censoring of Trump is quite an extreme example (perhaps prompted by his personality) of the media becoming blatantly involved in politics. 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( Log Out /  Censorship: Thinking you are right – even if you’re wrong, Warriors, scouts, Trump’s election and your news media, Terrorism in Christchurch – some thoughts, Embarrassing knock-back of second draft review of possible cognitive health effects of fluoride, The promotion of weak statistical relationships in science, I don’t “believe” in science – and neither should you, December ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking, November ’20 – NZ blogs sitemeter ranking, ChildSmile dental health - its pros and cons, The promotion of weak statistical relationships in science. But even unaffiliated persons approaching social discussion can be, and usually are, driven by a narrative. Nowadays we have silicon valley corporations, which control social media, determining who should have a voice. The  “Warrior mindset” – emotively based and fixated on success. Many people are arguing that people they disagree with should be denied access to the media, especially social media. 2,421 Likes, 122 Comments - University of South Carolina (@uofsc) on Instagram: “Do you know a future Gamecock thinking about #GoingGarnet? In fact, it’s more valid today than it was four years ago. Juna Galef’s “warrior mindset.” That is only human. Bergens Tidende This biased approach to information or social discussion is strongly driven by an “official” narrative. Rezeptebuch | Hier findest Du kreative und einzigartige Rezepte! And the revolving door by which ex-politicians and intelligence staff get employed in the mainstream media is an open secret. It is short-sighted and cowardly and does not close down the discussion – it simply moves it elsewhere. Ironically he is silent about the way the anti-fljodie movement has banned me world wide because I had a rational online exchange with Paul Connett. Things have got worse – far worse than I expected they would. To recap – Julia describes the two different mindsets required in fighting a war: Unfortunately the “warrior mindset” – emotively based and not considering the facts or rationally analysing the situation – may be required in war but now seems to be the standard approach in politics (maybe even in science for some people). It is good that more and more people have come to see the media as politically motivated and therefore untrustworthy. Censorship, especially self-censorship, prevents that. Just as people have become convinced that they themselves are the fountains of truth, and their opponents fountains of untruth, there is now the drive to censor. Helen Petousis-Harris is one of the worst… censors even legitimate questions that might cast shadow on what’s being said. But I have, for example, followed Navalny’s despite disagreeing with almost everything he says. 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Take A Sneak Peak At The Movies Coming Out This Week (8/12) New Movie Releases This Weekend: February 19th – February 21st Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It prevents personal growth. For example, Twitter recently blocked the official account of Russian Arms Control delegation in Vienna, engaged in negotiations on the Open Skies Treaty and other important issues. Censorship, and especially self-censorship, prevents self-development. Newsletter sign up. He may have been stopped from blatantly using this comment area to advertise a message. If you did indeed stop this person from commenting, there is no doubt that your reason for so doing was unequivocally rock solid. It was later reinstated – without explanation or apology – but followers were lost. I have never followed Trump’s posts. Free anonymous URL redirection service. Vi behandler din forespørsel, vennligst vent. I posted this video four years ago – but repost it now because the message is still very valid (see Are you really right? These people openly describe information coming from “the other side” as “disinformation,” “fake news,” or “state-supported propaganda” so have no scruples about censoring it or otherwise working to discredit it (for example labelling news media as state-controlled – but only for the “other side” – eg RT, but not the BBC or Voice of America). It’s a pity, but probably few participants in social discussions get beyond this mindset and adopt the far more useful (for obtaining objective truth) “scout mindset” which is objective and rational, ready to consider the facts (in fact, searching them out) and logically considers possibilities. If you support censorship, or even instigate censorship in social media you control, how likely is it that you can get beyond the “warrior mindset?” The “scout mindset” by necessity requires open consideration of views and facts you may initially disagree with. Arbitrary or not, should such an important body, involved in negotiations critical for the whole planet, be censored? Steve, of course I include the silicon-valley censoring of sites like Trumps. The “scout mindset” is unfortunately rare – and actually disapproved of when it occurs. In fact, I seem to have fallen foul of them and have been de-platformed (because I mildly opposed censorship in one of my blog post, Terrorism in Christchurch – some thoughts, not meant for SciBlogs at all). Turns an unsecure link into an anonymous one! Post was not sent - check your email addresses! And some people who should know better are applauding them for this. Ideas they could perhaps have learned something from. Often censorship by social media appears arbitrary, perhaps driven by algorithms. Even people who have previously worked in, or still work in, bodies like the Atlantic Council which is connected with NATO. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A narrative promoted by military blocks, their governments and their political leaders. Not interested in stopping to think about the real facts or rationally analyse the situation. Even if the ideas one wishes to censor are based on misinformation or misunderstanding the exercise of debating them can teach things to both sides. Academic Redeemer of 2019/2020 - Academic Redeemers Class of 2018-2019 J.S.Pratt School Academic Refuge - Academic Refuge Kosmos - ARK Academic Regalia - Academic Regalia Investments Are those algorithm innocent or objective? I find this very ironic… you stopped me from commenting on articles you wrote… and many of the sciblogs poster do likewise. Is habitat enhancement a viable strategy for conserving New Zealand's endemic lizards? But will those who censor or support censorship (or indulge in self-censorship –  another common problem with people I used to respect) ever know? Take A Sneak Peak At The Movies Coming Out This Week (8/12) “Look for the helpers” – Celebrities helping out amid Texas storm Ron, I cannot understand why you feel I am responsible for SciBlogs rules. Anyways, I read your posts… and critically analyse them as I do with most of what I read… even the news… Foxnews/CNN… treat them the same… with scepticism and a critical mindset. Christianity gave birth to science – a myth? Ken, I’m not sure if you are referring to the Twitter and FB ban of Trump, here, but if so, surely you don’t deem that to be “the attempt to close down a rational discussion” do you? and Warriors, scouts, Trump’s election and your news media). And they jump on the media when their opponents are given space. 1,178 Followers, 296 Following, 11 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from abdou now online (@abdoualittlebit) There is a lot of truth in the old saying that sunlight is the best disinfectant – and refusal to allow this only encourages bad ideas to proliferate unchecked. In the end, the censors and their supporters simply end up living in their own silo or bubble, seemingly oblivious to many of the ideas circulating in society or the world. “[B]rilliant, timely, funny, heartbreaking.” —Jojo Moyes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You Change ). Do human values predict perceptions, attitudes & behaviours towards the New Zealand marine environment? That is not to say all the ideas being censored are “bad” – many plainly aren’t. Censorship, the attempt to close down a rational discussion, hardly gives the impression that the supporters of censorship have truth on their side. This is not just cowardly but extremely short-sighted of them – what will they do when they, in turn, are denied a voice by these very same corporations? But the censorship itself is bad. Anyways, I read your posts… and critically analyse them as I do with most of what I read… even the news… Foxnews/CNN… treat them the same… with scepticism and a critical mindset. Solo Motherhood and the State: Precarity, Agency, and Post-Development Discourse in Aotearoa New Zealand, Niche Partitioning of 5 Sympatric Bornean Ungulates in Response to Spatiotemporal Variation in Fruit Availability and Resulting Implications for Predator-Prey Interactions, Examining the Xayabouly dam: Impacts of hydropower dam construction on downstream communities, Understanding the Expertise Required by Law Enforcement Investigating Cybercrime: An Exploration of Social Engineering Techniques. Censorship usually hands the moral high ground to the ones being censored – and cheaply as they have gained this without even having their ideas (rational or irrational) tested in meaningful discussion. That would be a sign of weakness on my part. Kundeportalsidene for Bergens Tidende. ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF 2019 NAMED ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2019 BY WOMAN’S DAY, NEWSDAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, BUSTLE, AND BOOK RIOT! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Applauding selfishly because they want to see their discussion opponents denied a voice. And usually to a forum in which the instigators or supporters of the censorship have little input. If anything it suggests they do not have the arguments and this, in effect, hands victory to the ones censored. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Whatever happened to the old adage – “I Disapprove of What You Say, But I Will Defend to the Death Your Right to Say It?” I grew up thinking this was a widely approved ideal but now find the people who I had considered “right-minded,” “free thinkers,” and “liberals” have almost completely abandoned it. They have, in the process, exposed their true position – and perhaps that’s a good thing. 🎉 ••• Tag them to make sure they apply…” Helen Petousis-Harris is one of the worst… censors even legitimate questions that might cast shadow on what’s being said. There is another unfortunate dimension to this. 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