Modern Wisdom #684 - Vincent Harinam - Cancelled For Appearing On This Podcast
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Sep 23, 2023 Vincent Harinam, a data scientist and law enforcement consultant, shares his experiences following backlash for his podcast comments. He explores the clash between academia and independent media, revealing how cancel culture subtly impacts academic careers. The conversation shifts to the evolving dating landscape, including trends like 'soft polygyny' and gender dynamics among young men. They also discuss the effects of family structures on crime, the implications of fatherlessness, and the need for innovative societal approaches amid declining fertility rates.
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Soft Cancellation
- Vincent Harinam was softly cancelled from a UK university after appearing on podcasts.
- His comments on dating and relationships were deemed problematic by some faculty members.
Narrowing Spectrum of Discourse
- The spectrum of acceptable discourse has narrowed significantly.
- The same conversation can be seen as too conservative for some and too liberal for others.
Covert Cancel Culture
- True cancel culture operates covertly, behind closed doors.
- Individuals are blackballed due to their beliefs, not through public outcry.
