Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
Honestly with Bari Weiss
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The Evolution of Social Media Discourse
This chapter examines the transition of social media from mere connection tools to platforms rife with performance, aggression, and emotional content, particularly anger, marking 2009 as a pivotal year with engagement features like the 'like' button. It highlights the cultural shifts in American elite universities post-2014, where heightened sensitivity and the fear of backlash have stifled genuine dialogue and self-expression among students and educators alike. The discussion also reflects on the damaging psychological effects of public criticism in the age of hyper-connectivity, illustrating how the landscape of social discourse has been reshaped and how individuals navigate the consequences of social media.
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