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The Cancel Mob and the Failure of BLM
49:20 - 55:52 (06:32)
The cancel mob's compulsion to attack people on Twitter and the failure of Black Lives Matter as an organization have made people distance themselves from the movement.
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In this episode, the host explores the compulsion people have to pile on someone online and cancel them without fully understanding the context.
49:20 - 53:21 (04:01)
Summary
In this episode, the host explores the compulsion people have to pile on someone online and cancel them without fully understanding the context. He also delves into the bifurcation of Black Lives Matter into "Black Lives Matter" and "BLM" as a linguistic change he has observed.
ChapterThe Cancel Mob and the Failure of BLM
Episode#390 - John McWhorter - How Does Anti-Racism Hurt Black People?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has had some controversies with its founder and the organization, and people are now using the movement itself to distance themselves from these issues.
53:21 - 54:56 (01:35)
Summary
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has had some controversies with its founder and the organization, and people are now using the movement itself to distance themselves from these issues. Additionally, BLM has become associated with riots instead of their actual goals.
ChapterThe Cancel Mob and the Failure of BLM
Episode#390 - John McWhorter - How Does Anti-Racism Hurt Black People?
PodcastModern Wisdom
John McWhorter, a linguist, discusses language in his podcast, Lexicon Valley, and writes twice a week for the New York Times.
54:56 - 55:52 (00:56)
Summary
John McWhorter, a linguist, discusses language in his podcast, Lexicon Valley, and writes twice a week for the New York Times. He also discusses his newest podcast and where to find it.