The Daily Cancel Culture, Part 2: A Case Study
Aug 11, 2020
Jonah Bromwich, a New York Times Styles reporter, joins to delve deeper into the nuances of cancel culture. He shares insightful anecdotes about navigating the unpredictable world of social media backlash. The discussion highlights the complexities of accountability and the superficial nature of online outrage. Bromwich emphasizes how political narratives can be easily distorted and the deep impact on public figures caught in the crossfire. This episode sheds light on the tangled web of cancel culture in today’s digital landscape.
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Costco Confrontation
- Zeeshan Aleem, a progressive writer, questioned cancel culture's effectiveness.
- He saw a viral video of a man in a "Running the World Since 1776" shirt refusing to wear a mask at Costco.
The Marketer's Campaign
- A marketer led an online campaign to identify and fire the man in the video.
- Zeeshan questioned the ethics and hasty nature of this campaign.
Job Targeting Concerns
- Job targeting is problematic due to the severity of job loss in America.
- Losing a job can lead to loss of income and health insurance, with limited social safety nets.