Mike Benz - Inside the Censorship Industrial Complex | Shawn Ryan Show #132
Mike Benz is a former official with the U.S. Department of State, known for his work in international communications and digital freedom. He has played a significant role in advocating for internet freedom and the protection of online expression.
Benz is the founder of the Foundation for Freedom Online, an organization dedicated to promoting free speech and digital rights around the world. His work focuses on countering authoritarian censorship and supporting the rights of individuals to access and share information freely.
His background includes expertise in foreign affairs and digital policy, often emphasizing the importance of a free and open internet as a fundamental human right. Through his advocacy, Benz has sought to engage policymakers and the public on issues related to digital governance, censorship, and the implications of technology for democracy.
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Mike Benz on 𝕏EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction
13:11 - The Blob
19:07 - 2014 Censorship & Ukraine
29:00 - Influencing int'l censorship
32:35 - The power of ‘The Blob’
48:06 - Elon/X free speech proxy war
55:43 - DHS censorship threats
1:30:17 - Headway in Congress
1:42:20 - Gaining power over tech?
1:51:24 - Tim Walz / China
1:56:38 - Burisma & why we’re in Ukraine
2:29:14 - Free speech on the web
2:37:21 - World War 3