TRIGGERnometry Babylon Bee CEO: Mocking the Woke Left and Woke Right - Seth Dillon
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Jun 23, 2024 Seth Dillon discusses the power of satire in critiquing cultural absurdities and the challenges comedians face in a politically charged world. He explores the impact of censorship on humor and the delicate balance of financial strategies for satirical platforms. The conversation dives into the complexities of modern comedy and the need for accountability amid extreme ideologies. Dillon highlights the unexpected alliances between different political groups and examines how social media fuels anti-Semitism while questioning broader societal beliefs.
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Twitter Suspension
- The Babylon Bee was suspended from Twitter for a joke about Rachel Levine being named "Woman of the Year".
- They refused to delete the tweet, which Elon Musk later viewed favorably.
Diversify Revenue
- Diversify revenue streams to avoid dependence on large tech platforms.
- Cultivate direct reader support through subscriptions to withstand potential censorship.
Words as Violence
- Free speech is threatened by an ideology that treats words as violence.
- People's livelihoods are at risk for making jokes about certain topics.