The task for a decentralized internet isn't just to dismantle institutional power. It has to undo the mental chains we place around ourselves that keep us censored. This speaks to a deeper challenge that goes beyond technology, posing questions about our willingness to embrace true freedom.
Ben Smith, editor-in-chief at Semafor, argues that media companies are increasingly censoring themselves to avoid offending Trump, especially in light of the partisan climate as the election nears.