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Trigger Warnings: Are They BS?
Feb 5, 2025
Sadie Dingfelder, author of "Do I Know You?" and an expert in sight, memory, and imagination, dives deep into the debate over trigger warnings. She questions their effectiveness and necessity, offering insights on their origins and their contentious use in environments like colleges and therapy. The discussion touches on the cultural implications and challenges in balancing sensitivity with practicality. Additionally, they explore the evolving landscape of fact-checking and its declining effectiveness in journalism, highlighting recent industry changes.
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- The efficacy of trigger warnings is challenged, as they may inadvertently heighten anxiety and curiosity instead of providing comfort to sensitive individuals.
- Trump's controversial proposal for Gaza's resettlement raises ethical concerns, highlighting the complexities of ethnic displacement amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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