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Modern Wisdom
#733 - Rikki Schlott - Is Cancel Culture Actually Getting Worse?
Jan 18, 2024
Rikki Schlott, a journalist and free speech activist, dives into the heated topic of cancel culture. She reveals insights from analyzing Twitter bans and questions if cancellations are truly on the rise. The conversation explores whether cancellers find joy in their actions, and if free speech is at risk in America. Schlott also discusses the influence of social media on self-censorship, particularly among students, and urges for reforms in education to encourage critical thinking and diverse viewpoints amidst growing political polarization.
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- Cancel culture, fueled by social media, has created echo chambers and pushed dissenting opinions into obscure corners of the internet.
- Cancel culture fails to understand the importance of dialogue and perpetuates self-censorship and fear of speaking out.
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The Rise of Cancel Culture
Cancel culture has become a prominent topic of discussion in recent years, but why has it gained so much traction and is it truly getting worse? A journalist and free speech activist, Ricky Schlot, delves into the subject, exploring the increase in Twitter bans and the rates of cancellation. The data shows that cancel culture, fueled by social media, has created echo chambers and pushed dissenting opinions into obscure corners of the internet. The consequences of cancel culture extend beyond the individuals being canceled, as fear of retribution leads to self-censorship and an erosion of open dialogue. The issue is further exacerbated by the early exposure to cancellation experienced by young people on social media, perpetuating the culture of self-censorship and fear of speaking out.
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