# Meta discussed ‘whisper strategy’ against social media critic Jonathan Haidt, files show

https://mins.news/en/item/121222

- The Guardian, 2026-10-29 17:20 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/29/meta-staff-us-social-media-critic-jonathan-haidt-court-documents

> US court documents show Meta employees discussed ways to turn academics against psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt and quietly undermine his credibility. The notes describe a “whisper strategy,” though it is unclear whether Meta acted on it. Haidt said he was not surprised and said companies go after the messenger when they cannot dispute the evidence.

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