TRIGGERnometry Journalist CANCELLED From Women’s Group For… - Katherine Brodsky
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Jan 21, 2024 In this conversation with Katherine Brodsky, a commentator and author, she shares her harrowing experience of being canceled while striving for neutrality among women journalists. She reflects on the emotional toll of being doxxed and the crippling effect of cancel culture. Brodsky dives into immigration discourse influenced by geopolitical events and addresses the growing polarization in society. She encourages finding one’s voice in the face of pressure, emphasizes the importance of open dialogue, and critiques the rise of loneliness and self-censorship in today's culture.
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Brodsky's Cancellation
- Katherine Brodsky created a Facebook group for women journalists to share job postings.
- After a Fox News job posting triggered outrage, her attempt to depoliticize the group led to her being labeled a white supremacist and doxxed.
Online Outrage
- Innocuous online posts can spark disproportionate outrage due to mob mentality and bullying.
- This online disinhibition prevents nuanced conversations and fosters extreme reactions.
Online Disinhibition
- Online communication facilitates bullying by increasing disinhibition and reducing accountability.
- This exacerbates existing societal dynamics, making such behavior more prevalent.
