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censorship-pyramid

Assange describes censorship as a pyramid ranging from assassinations and legal attacks at the top to widespread self-censorship and lack of access at the base.

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When Google Met Wikileaks (2014)Julian Assange

Chapter 8

This chapter presents a recorded conversation from June 23, 2011, at Ellingham Hall between Julian Assange and key figures from Google and related institutions. Assange outlines the philosophical and technical foundations of WikiLeaks, emphasizing the importance of information flow to promote justice and the challenges posed by censorship and self-censorship. He explains WikiLeaks' focus on anonymity and technical resilience as their primary defense against governmental and legal repression, situating their work within a broader framework of information distribution and societal change.