Did Elon Musk Just Save Free Speech?
In this article, Jonathan Miltamore argues that Elon Musk’s purchase of almost ten percent of Twitter shares, making him the company’s largest shareholder, could be a positive sign for free speech.
But arguably, when one of the largest media platforms in the world falls under the control of by far the richest man in the world, nothing much has changed.
What Came Unstuck in New Zealand?
For two years, New Zealand has largely avoided Covid by strictly controlling its borders. During 2021, the Pfizer vaccine was rolled out to 90% of the eligible population. Therefore in the virtual absence of any confounding effect of Covid infection, NZ should be a unique source of invaluable data on vaccine safety and indeed the government maintains it has all been a huge success.
WHO’s Plans for a Global Pandemic Treaty
While many are celebrating (and rightly so) in response to the easing of mandates and the relinquishing of the vaccine pass, we remain cautiously vigilant. Don’t get me wrong, it’s important to take the time to celebrate the small concessions and enjoy the partial restoration of some liberties. But after taking pause for few moments respite, it’s eyes to the horizon, with a view to what may come next.