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WorkLife with Adam Grant
The internet doesn't need your opinion on everything with Rebecca Solnit
Jun 4, 2024
31:35
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Rebecca Solnit and Adam Grant discuss the impact of social media on public discourse, the need for good conversations online, and the importance of recalibrating opinions in the digital age. They explore the pitfalls of quick judgments, the promotion of civil behavior in digital interactions, and the challenges of expressing nuanced views. The conversation delves into the shift from meaningful relationships to transactional interactions online, highlighting the deep sense of loneliness it can bring about.
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- Online discourse suffers from oversimplification and aggressive behavior, hindering meaningful conversations online.
- Silence is not always indifference; trauma, fear, and personal growth influence individuals' reluctance to voice opinions.
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Online interactions often suffer from oversimplified and aggressive communication. Social media has encouraged people to express strong opinions without substantial knowledge, leading to a culture of quick judgments and misinformation. The anonymity of online platforms fosters an environment where aggressive behavior is rewarded, allowing trolls to thrive and shaping negative social norms over time. The prevalence of strong opinions without a willingness to reconsider undermines meaningful dialogue and promotes divisiveness.
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