The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 738 - The Nature Of Evil
Mar 15, 2019
The podcast delves into the tragic mosque attacks in Christchurch, examining the motivations behind such acts and the role of social media in promoting extremism. It critiques how tech platforms manage harmful content and the media's handling of politically charged violence. Discussions on white supremacy condemnation tie into broader themes of community responsibility and political narrative. Personal insights into campaign dynamics highlight gender issues and media scrutiny, while the debate on free speech and anti-Semitism reflects ongoing polarization in society.
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Deprive Terrorists of Attention
- Refuse to name mass shooters or give their manifestos undue attention.
- Deny them the notoriety they crave, thus removing a potential motivator for future attacks.
Online vs. Real Connection
- Online communities can create a false sense of belonging.
- This can lead to the "othering" of people outside these groups and contribute to real-world violence.
PewDiePie and the Manifesto
- The New Zealand shooter mentioned PewDiePie (Felix Kjellberg) in his manifesto.
- Kjellberg distanced himself from the attack, highlighting how online references can be misconstrued.