
Offline: Roxane Gay on Why People Are So Awful Online
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Navigating Collective Trauma Amid COVID-19
This chapter explores the impacts of collective trauma stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, linking it to societal anger and polarization. The conversation covers historical parallels, the emotional toll on communities, and the dynamics of political discourse in a time of crisis. It emphasizes the necessity of empathy, understanding differing perspectives, and the importance of reducing social media distractions for personal well-being.
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