If the Media Didn’t Report It, Does That Mean It’s Not True? The Reality of Censorship Today!

Introduction: The Illusion of Free Speech

Many believe that censorship only happens in authoritarian regimes, but the truth is that a sophisticated system of information control exists even in so-called free societies.

Throughout history, those in power have destroyed or suppressed information that threatens their control. From the burning of books in ancient and modern history to the digital erasure of dissenting voices today, censorship has always been used to manipulate public perception.

Today, instead of setting books on fire, information is deleted, shadowbanned, or quietly suppressed. Articles questioning COVID-19 policies, vaccine safety, dietary guidelines, and Big Tech influence have disappeared from mainstream media.

For those of us advocating LCIF (Low-Carb and Intermittent Fasting), we have seen firsthand how alternative health information is censored while Big Food continues to push high-carb diets and Big Pharma profits off medication-based health approaches.

This article breaks down how censorship operates, how it impacts LCIF and your health, and why modern information suppression is simply a new version of historical censorship.

Censorship Has Existed for Centuries—The Only Difference Now Is Digital Suppression

Censorship isn’t new. Throughout history, powerful entities have tried to erase or suppress ideas that threatened their control.

✔ Ancient Book Burnings – Emperor Qin Shi Huang of China burned Confucian texts in 213 BCE to suppress opposition to his rule.

✔ The Catholic Church's Inquisition – Banned and burned books that challenged religious dogma in the 15th century.

✔ Nazi Germany (1933-1945) – Burned books written by Jews, Communists, and intellectuals to eliminate dissent.

✔ McCarthy Era (1950s, USA) – Books accused of promoting Communism were burned or banned.

✔ Today – The Digital Version of Book Burning – Instead of setting books on fire, Big Tech removes or buries articles, videos, and research that challenge mainstream narratives.

🚨 The method has changed, but the goal remains the same: to control public perception by silencing opposition.

Mainstream Media and Social Media: Supposedly Unbiased, But Now the New Gatekeepers

Media and social platforms were originally intended to be neutral spaces for public expression. Their job is not to decide who is right or wrong—that responsibility belongs to the audience.

✔ Media outlets and social platforms were meant to give people a voice—not to manipulate what voices get heard.

✔ They can implement peace and order, but censorship is NOT their job.

✔ By censoring content, they are violating their own supposed purpose of providing an open space for diverse perspectives.

Yet today, instead of being neutral platforms, they have become modern-day book burners—deciding which narratives are acceptable and which must be erased.

The Mechanisms of Censorship: How It Works

Censorship today isn’t always obvious. Instead of outright banning information, it works through algorithmic suppression, demonetization, media gatekeeping, and outright removal of evidence.

Censorship in the Mainstream Media (TV, Radio, Print)

✔ Gatekeeping – News networks and publications decide what to report and what to ignore. If a story threatens corporate profits or government narratives, it is buried or downplayed.

✔ Agenda-Driven Reporting – Media networks promote high-carb, low-fat diets, while low-carb and fasting approaches like LCIF are dismissed as “harmful” or “misinformation.”

✔ Media Blackouts – Emerging scientific studies that challenge mainstream dietary recommendations are ignored, while big-name medical institutions continue to push outdated food pyramids.

📌 Philippine Example: In 2020, Philippine mainstream media heavily promoted government-endorsed dietary guidelines emphasizing rice and grains, despite growing research linking high-carb diets to metabolic disease.

📌 Proof of Censorship: Many reports questioning the health impact of sugar, processed food, and high-carb diets were originally published by major outlets but have since been taken down.

Censorship on Social Media Platforms: Facebook, YouTube, and Big Tech

✔ Shadowbanning – Content that challenges mainstream health guidelines is buried in algorithms, reducing visibility without an outright ban.

✔ Demonetization – Creators who discuss low-carb, fasting, or alternative health often lose ad revenue, while pro-mainstream content is promoted.

✔ Deplatforming – Doctors, nutritionists, and researchers who challenge high-carb diets, excessive medication use, or government health policies risk account removal.

📌 Example: Coach Dave Aguila Censored on Facebook
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I personally experienced Facebook censorship when discussing LCIF as a way to boost immunity and metabolic health. My posts were flagged as “misinformation,” and engagement dropped due to algorithmic suppression.

📌 The Great Barrington Declaration Censored
The Great Barrington Declaration, signed by epidemiologists and medical experts from Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford, advocated for focused protection instead of blanket lockdowns. Facebook and Google actively suppressed their voices, labeling them as misinformation, despite their expertise.

📌 Concerned Doctors and Citizens of the Philippines Silenced
In the Philippines, doctors and citizens questioning pandemic policies, vaccine mandates, and alternative health strategies were flagged, shadowbanned, or removed.

📌 Proof of Censorship: Articles questioning COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine efficacy, and alternative treatments have disappeared from mainstream news sites.

The Hidden Hand: Who Controls the Censorship Machine?

✔ Governments pressure social media to censor dissenting opinions under the pretense of ‘public safety.’

✔ Big Pharma funds media companies, ensuring pharmaceutical products are prioritized over natural health solutions.

✔ Big Food funds research promoting high-carb diets while downplaying the benefits of LCIF and low-carb eating.

📌 Proof of Censorship: Many articles questioning Big Pharma and Big Food’s influence have been erased, proving an intentional effort to suppress alternative viewpoints.

Final Thoughts: The Fight for Truth

🚀 What You Can Do to Fight Back:

✔ Support independent journalism like Aguila Reports—we are not controlled by advertisers.

✔ Seek multiple sources—compare mainstream narratives with independent health experts.

✔ Question everything—if a story is being suppressed, ask why.

✔ Support LCIF creators—share their content to increase visibility.

🔥 The battle for free speech and truth is ongoing, but we can fight back. Share this article, follow Aguila Reports, and help spread the truth!