Reference:
Shir-Raz, Y., Elisha, E., Martin, B., Ronel, N., & Guetzkow, J. (2022). Censorship and suppression of COVID-19 heterodoxy: Tactics and counter-tactics. Minerva. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11024-022-09479-4
Summary:
This article examines the censorship of dissenting medical views on COVID-19 by various authorities and media. It highlights tactics used against prominent doctors and scientists who challenged mainstream narratives, including media vilification, professional repercussions, and online censorship. The study reveals a coordinated effort by governments and tech companies to suppress alternative opinions, which has damaging implications for public health and trust in science. Despite facing significant repercussions, the affected individuals employed counter-tactics to resist censorship, including forming support networks and using alternative channels for disseminating theirviews. The findings underscore the challenges to open scientific discourse during crises and warn against the long-term effects of silencing dissent.