Censorship & Cancel Culture with Katherine Brodsky - WBD420

Location: Los Angeles
Date: Sunday 17th October
Company: Freelance
Role: Writer


The internet democratised the dissemination of information. From
news to social discourse, anyone with access to the internet can
broadcast their thoughts to the world.


With the growth of the internet and social media, the news
business model entirely shifted. No longer could newspapers rely
on physical sales. Instead, ad revenue and clicks became the
meaningful metric. 


Social media and clickbait articles, along with partisan
organisations, have created a massively polarising media
landscape. The news is now more politicised than ever. 


This has led to social media becoming a feed of unverified news,
and tech companies have taken it upon themselves to curate that
news and decide what you should and shouldn't see.


 In this interview, I talk to freelance writer Katherine
Brodsky. We discuss free speech and censorship, the
politicisation of news and the problems with banning
misinformation.