Brazil’s Digital Sheriff: Hero or Villain?
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes battles online extremism by aggressively removing harmful content, pitting him against Bolsonaro, Musk, and Trump.
His bold moves, including freezing X’s bank accounts, spark debate on free speech limits. Moraes insists digital lies threaten democracy, comparing unchecked platforms to Nazi propaganda tools.
Critics label him authoritarian, accusing him of exceeding powers by silencing opposition voices.
- Moraes banned X nationwide to enforce fines.
- Bolsonaro allies plotted violence against Moraes.
- Brazil’s democracy nearly toppled by digital lies.
As a futurist advocating responsible innovation, I see Moraes’ dilemma clearly: fighting misinformation without crushing free speech. Balancing digital freedom and democracy’s safety demands hard choices. Where would you draw the line on regulating harmful speech?
Read the full article on The New Yorker.
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