Adrian Daub

Adrian Daub, a Stanford professor and literary scholar, explores the 1980s satanic panic over Dungeons & Dragons. He shares the fascinating history of how parental fears and media sensationalism distorted perceptions of the game. They discuss the disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III and the cultural impact of role-playing games. Daub emphasizes the importance of imaginative play, challenging the misconceptions that fueled public hysteria and critiquing how societal norms shaped the narrative around D&D and its players.

Adrian Daub, a Stanford professor and author of The Cancel Culture Panic, delves into the complexities of cancel culture and moral panic. He traces its origins from celebrity disinvestment to its political implications. Daub discusses how online spaces shaped this phenomenon and questions the evolving definitions of accountability. He highlights the role of elite universities and social media in amplifying these moral panics while addressing the paradoxes between free speech and existing power hierarchies. This insightful conversation is a deep dive into our modern societal fears.

Adrian Daub, Professor für Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft an der Universität Stanford und Autor des Buches „Cancel Culture Transfer“, diskutiert tiefgreifende Themen zur Cancel Culture. Er hebt hervor, dass diese Debatten oft von einer rechts-liberalen Presse geprägt sind. Zudem wird die Rolle der Medien bei der Verbreitung von Narrativen hinterfragt. Daub beleuchtet die Unsicherheiten, die neue Sprachnormen mit sich bringen, und kritisiert, wie Wokeness und politische Korrektheit den demokratischen Diskurs beeinflussen.