Conspirituality 302: The Disinformation Dozen: Wuhan Drift
Apr 2, 2026
They revisit the Disinformation Dozen and the networks amplifying anti-vaccine messaging. The show parses a court settlement and how activists celebrate it. Listeners get a close look at livestream tactics, free-speech claims, and the marketing of alternative-medicine narratives. The episode also examines legislative moves and the role of online platforms and algorithms.
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How The Disinformation Dozen Shaped Moderation Policy
- The Disinformation Dozen report named 12 influencers responsible for a large share of anti-vaccine content and pushed platforms to act.
- Julian Walker outlines CCDH's report, its impact on platform moderation, and subsequent political backlash including visa sanctions against Imran Ahmed.
Court Found Platforms Acted Independently From Government
- The Supreme Court majority found platforms had independent incentives to moderate, weakening plaintiffs' standing claim.
- Derek Barris notes platforms moderated similar content pre-COVID, so the Court rejected traceable government-caused suppression.
Sayergi Frames Deplatforming As Honor And Rescue
- Douglas Sayergi cast being named in the Disinformation Dozen as an honorific and proof he saved children by sharing research.
- Derek and Julian counter with examples of his claims like Pfizer killed more people than COVID.