Essays about: "Stella Meyer"

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  1. 1. Conspiracy theories and freedom of speech in the online sphere : An analysis of QAnon’s ban from Facebook and Twitter

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Stella Meyer; [2021]
    Keywords : conspiracy theories; freedom of speech; social media; QAnon; ethics; content moderation;

    Abstract : At the crossroads of law, conspiracy theory research and philosophy, this thesis investigates the permanent ban of QAnon from Facebook and Twitter, determining whether their deplatforming constitutes a violation of free speech. By first conducting a content analysis of free speech legislation in Germany and the US, it becomes evident that the matter needs to be approached from an ethical perspective rather than a legal one. READ MORE