Knowledge Fight

#641: Formulaic Objections Part 4

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Jan 26, 2022
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INSIGHT

Repeated Sanctions Signal Discovery Failures

  • The court repeatedly sanctioned Infowars for failing to comply with deposition obligations, showing systemic discovery avoidance.
  • Repeated fines before trial strengthen plaintiffs' claims of noncompliance and bad faith.
ADVICE

Use Financial Pressure To Stop Repeat Offenders

  • If you want harmful disinformation to stop, prioritize financial penalties that make the behavior unsustainable.
  • Dan and Jordan argue bankrupting repeat purveyors is the most effective deterrent.
INSIGHT

Self-Reported Audience Size Fuels Damages

  • Under oath Alex inflated Infowars' reach by claiming ~10% of English speakers as his audience, which widens potential liability.
  • Self-reported audience claims can be used by plaintiffs to calculate exposure and damages.
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