How Wikipedia Censored COVID Lab Leak Debate|Matt Ridley

Did Wikipedia distort the truth about COVID’s origins? In this interview, science writer Matt Ridley reveals how Wikipedia editors suppressed debate around the lab leak theory, shaping public perception and silencing dissent. Ridley argues that a small group of editors imposed their views, labelling legitimate scientific questions as “conspiracy theories” — despite mounting evidence pointing to a possible lab accident in Wuhan, China.

🔍 Topics covered:
• Wikipedia’s extended protection and editorial control
• COVID-19 lab leak theory and media bias
• Anti-Chinese sentiment and censorship concerns
• The impact on the marketplace of ideas
• Why open debate matters more than ever

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NPOV (Neutral Point of View) is a media outlet and investigative platform dedicated to exposing covert manipulation campaigns that distort the internet’s information infrastructure. NPOV is uncovering corruption inside Wikipedia, search engines, and AI systems — the platforms now responsible for shaping reputations, influencing purchasing decisions, and guiding political discourse.

NPOV was founded in 2025 by investigative journalist Ashley Rindsberg, whose reporting has helped shape global conversations about media integrity, censorship, and narrative warfare.

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