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GREG LUKIANOFF: Cancel culture – the *non-hysterical* reason why we should be very worried
Jul 2, 2024
Guest Greg Lukianoff, an attorney and best-selling author, discusses the rise of cancel culture and its impact on free speech with host Sarah Wilson. They explore the blurred lines between advocacy and canceling, solutions for parents, and the societal implications of cultural dignity and polarization. The conversation also touches on mental health challenges, Julian Assange's case, and the importance of teaching respectful disagreement in a society marked by individualism.
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- Cancel culture threatens free speech by targeting individuals for protected speech.
- Social media amplifies polarization and tribalism, complicating the balance between free speech and marginalized voices.
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Origin and Definition of Cancel Culture
Cancel culture, a phenomenon recognized around 2014 and accelerated post-2020, involves campaigns seeking to remove individuals for protected speech under the First Amendment rights. The upsurge in such actions intensified, notably probing professors and students over statements made even in high school. Social media played a crucial role in amplifying these movements, building digital mobs to exert pressure on firing individuals.
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