Commentary For years we were told that social media is privately owned so its curation cannot be called censorship; it’s just management. Then we found out that they were working hand-in-glove with government, so the problem became murkier. Now the next step is in place: the federal government has created Disinformation Governance Board operating out…
Back to the Sedition Act of 1798
May 2, 2022
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The Battle for Control of Your Mind
Commentary In his classic dystopian novel “1984,” George Orwell famously wrote, “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—for ever.” This striking image served as a potent symbol for totalitarianism in the 20th century. But as Caylan Ford recently observed, with the advent of digital health passports in the…
Crowd Creation: A New Political Tool
March 27, 2022
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Commentary Put yourself in the mind of a smart, power-hungry politician obsessed with winning, someone with no moral compass. He is calmly reviewing the events of the past two years, looking for useful lessons on how to advance his or her career and causes in the future. What nuggets of insight would such a person…
What Can the Stanford Prison Experiment Tell Us About Life in the Pandemic Era?
March 11, 2022
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Commentary Late in the summer of 1971, a young man was taken from his home in Palo Alto, California. Then another. And another. Nine in all, they were each spirited away. Eventually brought to a place with no windows and no clocks, they were stripped and they were chained. They were costumed in dress-like gowns….
TSMC Will Follow Export Control Rules on Russia
February 26, 2022
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Chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. expressed its commitment to Taiwan’s new export control rules, Reuters reports. Taiwan’s government said it would join international sanctions on Russia. “The company also has a rigorous export control system in place, including a robust assessment and review process to ensure export control restrictions are followed.” Taiwan has joined Japan and…
Hong Kong Says Anti-Virus Controls Might Be Tightened
February 20, 2022
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HONG KONG— Stringent anti-virus controls that ban public gatherings in Hong Kong of more than two people might be tightened to stop a surge in infections, the territory’s top health official said Sunday, as 14 deaths and more than 6,000 new cases were reported. Health Secretary Sophia Chan, speaking on a radio program, gave no…
Seeing Red? 8 Ways to Keep Your Anger in Check
Have you ever gotten so worked up that you’ve experienced a feeling of scorching red hot rage? While it’s rare, I’m sure we’ve all experienced this at some point. But does this mean that there’s an underlying problem? Not always. After all, it’s natural for us to get angry. It can be a normal emotion….
Why Freedom Is in Serious Jeopardy
Commentary There are many ways in which to divide humanity—the decent and the indecent, the happy and the unhappy, the cowardly and the courageous, those who lead and those who follow, etc. Two major divisions that are less often noted but highly consequential are between those who want to control others and those who have…
China’s Social Control Sees New Curbs on Gaming Industry
China has leveled another rectification campaign against young gamers, casting light on tighter control over youngsters. China on Aug. 30 introduced new rules that people under 18 can spend only three hours a week on video games, effective Sept. 1. Minors are now required to verify their identity before logging on to play with time…
Analysis: Green-Push Dilemma—China’s Steel Curbs Could Cripple Price Control Efforts
BEIJING/SINGAPORE—China is facing a high profile test of its commitment to curbing industrial pollution after steel output surged in the first half of the year to well beyond its target of capping production at 2020’s peak, sending emissions to new highs. The Chinese regime pledged to limit crude steel output this year at no higher…
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