Julian Assange’s Warning a Decade Ago
Ten years back, Julian Assange stated that “we are the last free generation.” Today, it appears Americans are living the dystopia he foretold.
Gabriel Shipton, Assange’s brother, is actively emphasizing this reality. In a conversation with Blaze TV host Nicole Shanahan, he discusses what seems to be an emerging surveillance state.
Shanahan expressed her thoughts, saying, “We’re at a tipping point right now where it’s not even hidden. It’s quite apparent that the government aims to strip us of our civil liberties and constitutional rights. What does Julian think about all of this?”
Shipton pointed out, “If you look back at his writings from a decade ago, he predicted the rise of this surveillance even before the Snowden revelations. They were aware it existed but lacked concrete proof until the leaks about NSA spying.” He continued to mention how Assange spoke of living in a time where manipulation would be subtle and hard to recognize.
Shedding light on the current situation, he mentioned, “The FISA bill, paired with heightened surveillance and the potential integration of AI, is alarming.” Shanahan chimed in, “But, I mean, that’s already happening.” She sent a caution about how various government bodies are utilizing AI for both censorship and surveillance, emphasizing that it has become evident post-pandemic.
She expressed a concern, noting, “There’s a general awareness out there, but the voices of dissent seem to be few and somewhat organized to diminish noise. It feels like those trying to shed light on these issues are being silenced.”
While Assange views today’s surveillance landscape with foreboding, he still holds some hope. Shipton remarked, “He’s enthusiastic about independent journalists currently making an impact; even with limited contact to the outside world, he tries to remain involved.” He drew a connection between WikiLeaks’ activities and the rise of independent journalism, along with a deterioration of trust in mainstream media.
“WikiLeaks has played a vital role in exposing truths about corporate media,” he concluded.
