Greg Lukianoff, president of FIRE and co-author of "The Canceling of the American Mind," teams up with Rikki Schlott, a journalist and political commentator, to dive deep into cancel culture's repercussions on American universities. They dissect the differences between masculine and feminine communication styles in free speech debates and confront the concept of toxic femininity. The conversation also touches on the need for innovative educational approaches and the significant impact of social media backlash on youth mental health.

Rikki Schlott, a journalist and free speech activist, dives into the heated topic of cancel culture. She reveals insights from analyzing Twitter bans and questions if cancellations are truly on the rise. The conversation explores whether cancellers find joy in their actions, and if free speech is at risk in America. Schlott also discusses the influence of social media on self-censorship, particularly among students, and urges for reforms in education to encourage critical thinking and diverse viewpoints amidst growing political polarization.

Authors Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott discuss cancel culture's impact on society, including freedom of speech, censorship, and avoiding substantive discussions. They also explore the importance of humor, the impact on trust in scientific expertise, and promote the values of free speech and compassion.

In this live recording from The Comedy Cellar, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman has a discussion with Jonathan Haidt, Greg Lukianoff, and Rikki Schlott about why so much in America seems to be so messed up: Things like Gen Z, universities, social media, American democracy, and our sense of humor, grace, and decency. How can we lighten up, toughen up, and get less stupid?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Lukianoff, co-author of 'The Coddling of the American Mind', joins Michael Shermer and Rikki Schlott to discuss cancel culture. Topics covered include the definition of cancel culture, the left and right utilizing cancel culture, free speech law vs. norms, diversity and inclusion, generational change, and solutions to cancel culture.

Greg Lukianoff, co-author of 'The Coddling of the American Mind' and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, discusses the dangers of cancel culture and the impact on free speech. Topics include hypersensitivity in universities, the lack of familiarity with classic texts in academia, intersectionality and individualism, the effects of social media censorship, the history of academic freedom, and institutional stupidity in universities.

Exploring the decline of free speech on American university campuses, confrontations with racism, navigating conservative views in academia, and the erosion of free speech on college campuses. Discussing the acceptance of violence in response to speech, perceptions of threats to free speech rights, and advocating for education on liberal values to counter cancel culture.

Cancel culture is discussed with guests Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott, who share personal experiences and explore its impact on college campuses, individuals, and trust. They also delve into the tactics used to dismiss arguments and discuss ways to address cancel culture.

Rikki Schlott, co-author of "The Canceling of the American Mind" and a podcast host, shares her sharp insights on the chaotic landscape of American politics. She discusses the shifting voter sentiment leading into the 2024 election, highlighting how Democrats might be losing young voters. The conversation delves into the potential of open primaries to foster inclusivity and the rise of independent candidates challenging the status quo. Their thoughts on political violence and the emotional responses of society add a stark realism to the discourse around democracy's future.

Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott discuss the dangers of cancel culture in undermining trust and threatening society. They explore its impact on free speech culture and academic freedom, highlighting the need for a solution to this divisive phenomenon.