Heterodox Out Loud
How Cancel Culture Works with Greg Lukianoff | Ep. 05
Dec 13, 2023
Greg Lukianoff, attorney and President/CEO of FIRE, discusses cancel culture, free speech on college campuses, erosion of public trust, and the importance of non-conformity-inducing pressures in creating a better marketplace of ideas.
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- Cancel culture creates a culture of fear and a chilling effect on free expression.
- The perfect rhetorical fortress in cancel culture prevents meaningful arguments and shuts down productive dialogue.
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Understanding cancel culture
Cancel culture is a phenomenon that has gained significant attention in recent years. It refers to campaigns aimed at getting individuals fired, deplatformed, or punished for their protected speech. Cancel culture emerged around 2014 and has since accelerated, targeting individuals who express controversial opinions. It is characterized by the culture of fear it creates, resulting in a chilling effect on free expression. One notable example is the case of Professor Louise Prader, who got in trouble for showing a 14th-century artwork that focused on religious and cultural diversity in her class.
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