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Crowd Funding and Mob Rule

The American Mind

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The Paradoxes of Cancel Culture

This chapter explores the tangled web of cancel culture through the lens of a woman who faced severe backlash after using a racial slur, ultimately leading her to successfully crowdfund support. It examines the moral and societal implications of public reactions, highlighting how racial identity influences the consequences of such incidents. Additionally, it critiques the role of crowdfunding in incentivizing attention-seeking behavior and its impact on societal norms.

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