Ep.383 When Playing Monopoly Costs Lives

Many ask why there aren't many verified sources of news coming from Iran. The answer is simple and systemic: Media Monopoly. In the digital age, a story only exists if it can be shared. But what happens when the state owns the "off" switch? In Iran, internet shutdowns aren’t just technical glitches; they are tactical blackouts designed to facilitate "digital darkness." By controlling the infrastructure, the authorities have created a bottleneck where: Verification is Criminalized: Independent...