A Culture of Fear, Social Media Toxicity, and America's Descent Into Stupidity, with Jonathan Haidt | Ep. 327
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Toxicity and Tensions: Social Media's Impact on Society
This chapter explores the rise of social media toxicity and its role in exacerbating societal divisiveness between 2011 and 2015, marked by cancel culture and online mobs. It highlights significant cases, such as the Princeton professor's controversy, and discusses the implications for academic freedom and the culture of self-censorship. The speakers caution against the retaliatory approach in cultural warfare, emphasizing the potential pitfalls of aggressive tactics in the face of growing tensions between corporations and social issues.
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