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The Cancelling of the American Mind

The Political Orphanage

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Cancel Culture: Dysfunction or Moral Panic?

The chapter explores the concept of cancel culture as a dysfunction of society rather than a moral panic, quantifying its impact and comparing it to historical incidents of mass censorship. It delves into how cancel culture is used to win arguments without substantive debate, particularly in social media and academia, hindering the search for truth.

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