Modern Wisdom #733 - Rikki Schlott - Is Cancel Culture Actually Getting Worse?
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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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Social Media's Role in Cancel Culture
- Cancel culture thrives on social media, fostering rapid spread and scrutiny.
- This creates an environment of self-censorship and fear of being torn down.
Cultural Shift and Free Speech
- A cultural shift away from free speech values has occurred over decades.
- This shift, coupled with social media, fuels cancel culture's rise.
Hidden Books at NYU
- Rikki Schlott hid books by authors like Thomas Sowell and Jordan Peterson under her bed at NYU.
- She felt ideologically oppressed, highlighting the campus climate.
