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Censorship
/ˈsɛnsərʃɪp/noun
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Censorship is the official suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, or other information deemed objectionable, often by governments, organizations, or platforms. In today's digital world, it frequently involves algorithmic filtering on social media to curb misinformation, sparking debates about balancing public safety with individual rights to free expression.
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The first known formal censorship office was established in ancient China during the Qin Dynasty around 221 BC, where Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered the burning of books to unify thought and erase historical records, destroying over 460 scholars' works and reshaping intellectual history for centuries.
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