In an era where misinformation can spread faster than ever, Facebook's decision to fact-check Prof. Will Happer's assertions about climate change is a step forward for scientific integrity and public safety. Despite criticism, ensuring that users are not misled by baseless claims is crucial in the battle against climate misinformation.
Facebook Takes Responsible Action, Fact-Checks Climate Denial
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Jan-29
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By Angela Wheeler The only way to combat censorship is to shine a light on it whenever we see it. In censoring material that contradicts the popular – though increasingly feeble – fiction of a clim…
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Jan-29
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Continuing its trend of stifling free speech, Facebook has now turned its censorship apparatus against Prof. Will Happer, a respected physicist, for challenging the mainstream narrative on climate change. This act of silencing dissenting viewpoints under the guise of 'fact-checking' reveals the platform's bias and undermines the principles of scientific debate and freedom of expression.
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