Chapter

Discussing the Normalization of Offensive Words
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1:22:39 - 1:30:49 (08:09)

The discussion focuses on how the use of offensive words, like the n-word or bitch, can be normalized in certain contexts, making it easier for people who use them in a hateful way to do the same.

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Social networks create outrage and chaos, and people tend to maximize entertainment by leaning towards outrageous narratives, rather than focusing on tragedies in the world.
1:22:39 - 1:23:47 (01:07)
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Social Networks
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Social networks create outrage and chaos, and people tend to maximize entertainment by leaning towards outrageous narratives, rather than focusing on tragedies in the world.

Chapter
Discussing the Normalization of Offensive Words
Episode
#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The use of the n-word can be a controversial topic.
1:23:47 - 1:28:58 (05:10)
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Controversial language
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The use of the n-word can be a controversial topic. While some believe that normalization may reduce the use of it in a hateful context, others argue that any use of the term may contribute to promoting hatred.

Chapter
Discussing the Normalization of Offensive Words
Episode
#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, Bobbi talks about how the context of a word is important when determining if it is offensive or not, using "bitch" and "bad ass bitch" as examples, and mentions how she is bothered by excessive use of the word "fuck" in emails from fans.
1:28:58 - 1:30:49 (01:51)
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Language
Summary

In this episode, Bobbi talks about how the context of a word is important when determining if it is offensive or not, using "bitch" and "bad ass bitch" as examples, and mentions how she is bothered by excessive use of the word "fuck" in emails from fans.

Chapter
Discussing the Normalization of Offensive Words
Episode
#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast