Episode 424 • • 44:15 - 52:18
424: Internet Governance
UN Resolution 1216, Hate Speech Regulation, and Social Media
An analysis of UN Resolution 1216 reveals provisions that could restrict free speech under the guise of preventing "religious intolerance" and "negative stereotyping." The document outlines special duties for internet users, potentially criminalizing dissent against international interventions like those in Syria. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is identified as the body tasked with creating legal challenges for social media and regulating online content.