Andrew Yang Podcast Uncancelling the American Mind
Oct 16, 2023
Cancel culture is discussed with guests Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott, who share personal experiences and explore its impact on college campuses, individuals, and trust. They also delve into the tactics used to dismiss arguments and discuss ways to address cancel culture.
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High School Politics
- Rikki Schlott's experience with cancel culture began in high school during the 2016 election.
- She lost friends in college for expressing her political beliefs but also found a glimmer of hope.
Gen Z and Cancel Culture
- Generation Z hates cancel culture the most because they grew up with it.
- They are wary of sharing anything online for fear of social repercussions.
Nonprofit Turmoil
- Andrew Yang mentions a conversation with Yasha Mounk about nonprofits struggling with internal cancel culture.
- Staffers prioritize internal politics over the organization's mission.