TRIGGERnometry "I Don't Believe In Progress" - Mary Harrington
Jul 14, 2021
Mary Harrington, a writer for UnHerd, shares her unique journey from English literature to insightful commentary on societal shifts. She explores the impact of COVID-19 on communities and traditional roles, emphasizing loneliness in a digital age. Harrington discusses 'Aella's law' and its implications for wealth distribution among content creators. Delving into progress, she presents a gendered perspective on feminism, motherhood, and the troubling effects of pornography on relationships, all sprinkled with her witty observations.
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End of Growth
- We've left the era of never-ending growth and entered ecological exhaustion.
- We're also in the digital age, impacting our beliefs and societal structures.
Liberation's Downside
- Liberation from family structures, once beneficial, now contributes to societal loneliness.
- Young people increasingly lack genuine friendships, relying on parasocial connections.
COVID's Impact
- COVID accelerated the shift to a digital age, marked by virtualization and centralization.
- Local institutions decline as centralized platforms like Facebook gain dominance.
