Hi everyone,I have just recorded my first thoughts on the Murthy v. Missouri case, which involves the foundational First Amendment rights of Americans. I delve into the history of the case and the concerns about the Biden administration’s censorship regime. Also, I go into some detail about the preliminary injunction and Judge Terry Doughty's ruling, as well as the appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. This is the first part of our exclusive Murthy v. Missouri coverage. Rav and I will be recording a podcast next to discuss the implications further. Moreover, we will be recording episodes with my co-plaintiff Aaron Kheriaty and Jenin Younes (an attorney on the case). The Illusion of Consensus is a citizen-funded podcast. Please consider supporting us by becoming a paid member:Takeaways:* The Murthy v. Biden case involves the First Amendment rights of Americans and concerns about censorship by the Biden administration.* There is a pattern of social media censorship, with the government directing social media companies to censor speech on various topics.* The preliminary injunction in the case ruled that the Biden administration was violating First Amendment rights, but the case is still ongoing.* The Supreme Court's decision in this case will have significant implications for the protection of free speech and the role of the government in censorship.Listen now:Apple:Spotify:Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Murthy v. Missouri Case01:00 Concerns about Censorship by the Biden Administration04:00 Role of the Government in Censorship06:03 Preliminary Injunction and Judge Terry Doughty's Ruling08:13 Appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals09:39 Limitations of the Preliminary Injunction10:34 Stanford University's Involvement12:02 Government as the Source of Misinformation16:20 Supreme Court Hearing: Standing and Traceability21:45 Traceability and Coercion by the Government24:35 First Amendment and its Application26:33 Government's Argument for Censorship28:30 Analogies and Differences with Traditional Media31:27 Coercion vs. Persuasion by the Government35:12 Restrictions on Social Media Companies39:05 Hypotheticals and the First Amendment43:19 Stakes and Importance of the Supreme Court DecisionIf you would like to help us fund our podcast expansion to Rumble and YouTube, you may donate to us here. Your support is greatly appreciated:https://donorbox.org/help-fund-independent-journalism-2 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.illusionconsensus.com/subscribe