Freedom can also be lost little by little, by what the Fabians call the doctrine of gradualness. A little more taxation here, a little more government expenditure there, year after year until the people are no longer the masters of the state but its servants.
There are always, it seems, good reasons advanced for the state to have more power. But rarely for the state to divest itself of power.
Each new problem becomes an excuse for more government intervention and less individual responsibility.
Today, Telegram notified all its users in Spain with this alert:
Pedro Sánchez’s government is pushing dangerous new regulations that threaten your internet freedoms. Announced just yesterday, these measures could turn Spain into a surveillance state under the guise of “protection.” Here’s why they’re a red flag for free speech and privacy:
1. Ban on social media for under-16s with mandatory age verification: This isn’t just about kids—it requires platforms to use strict checks, like needing IDs or biometrics.
⚠️ Danger: It sets a precedent for tracking EVERY user’s identity, eroding anonymity and opening doors to mass data collection. What starts with minors could expand to all, stifling open discourse.
2. Personal and criminal liability for platform executives: If “illegal, hateful, or harmful” content isn’t removed fast enough, bosses face jail.
⚠️ Danger: This will force over-censorship—platforms will delete anything remotely controversial to avoid risks, silencing political dissent, journalism, and everyday opinions. Your voice could be next if it challenges the status quo.
3. Criminalizing algorithm amplification: Amplifying “harmful” content via algorithms becomes a crime.
⚠️ Danger: Governments will dictate what you see, burying opposing views and creating echo chambers controlled by the state. Free exploration of ideas? Gone—replaced by curated propaganda.
4. “Hate and polarization footprint” tracking: Platforms must monitor and report how they “fuel division.”
⚠️ Danger: Vague definitions of “hate” could label criticism of the government as divisive, leading to shutdowns or fines. This can be a tool for suppressing opposition.
These aren’t safeguards; they’re steps toward total control. We’ve seen this playbook before—governments weaponizing “safety” to censor critics. On Telegram, we prioritize your privacy and freedom: strong encryption, no backdoors, and resistance to overreach.
✊ Stay vigilant, Spain. Demand transparency and fight for your rights. Share this widely—before it’s too late.
Netflix is teaming up with NASA to bring space a little closer to home.
Beginning this summer, Netflix will begin to stream LIVE rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and breathtaking live views of Earth from the International Space Station.
Happy Birthday, @elonmusk! May your day be filled with epic adventures, mind-bending ideas, and a touch of interplanetary awesomeness. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible!
World's first autonomous delivery of a car!
This Tesla drove itself from Gigafactory Texas to its new owner's home ~30min away — crossing parking lots, highways & the city to reach its new owner
The entire Home Depot family is deeply saddened by the death of our co-founder Bernie Marcus. He’s left us with an invaluable legacy and the backbone of our company: our values and our culture. He will be tremendously missed. https://t.co/qdgssDmBdX
@VivaTech conference,
22 - 25 May 2024, Paris #VivaTech
Among the speakers:
- @elonmusk - @SpaceX , @Tesla , XFounder, Chairman, CEO
- Robin Li, co-founder, CEO and chairman of Baidu
- Bernard Arnault, Chairman & CEO of the @LVMH Group
- René Haas, CEO of @Arm Holdings
...
@VivaTech conference,
22 - 25 May 2024, Paris #VivaTech
Among the speakers:
- @elonmusk - @SpaceX , @Tesla , XFounder, Chairman, CEO
- Robin Li, co-founder, CEO and chairman of Baidu
- Bernard Arnault, Chairman & CEO of the @LVMH Group
- René Haas, CEO of @Arm Holdings
...
Buffett at #BRK 2024: We sold the entire stake in Paramount and we lost quite a bit of money. It was entirely my decision to go into it, not Todd or Ted.