Words & Numbers

Episode 455: Charlie Kirk and the Death of Civility


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In this episode, we discuss the implications of quarterly reporting on corporate behavior, the innovative approach of traffic cameras in Sweden, and the societal impact of Charlie Kirk's murder. We explore the role of social media in shaping public discourse, the subjective nature of truth, and the consequences of cancel culture. We emphasize the importance of respectful dialogue and the need for new institutions to address the challenges of modern communication.


00:00 Introduction

02:22 The Role of Incentives in Traffic Regulation

05:45 Quarterly Reporting and Corporate Behavior

08:51 The Impact of Stock Market Regulations

11:18 The Foolishness of the Week: NFL and Sex Toys

14:19 Reflections on Violence and Society

19:19 The Subjectivity of Truth and Its Consequences

26:35 Cancel Culture and Accountability

28:52 First Amendment and Consequences

30:34 Celebrating Death and Losing Individual Respect

33:39 Debate and Respectful Discourse

36:54 Rhetoric and Violence in Politics

37:35 The Role of Social Media in Society

42:20 Turning Down the Heat

46:15 Context Matters: Debunking the Lies About Charlie Kirk

49:56 What Comes Next?

52:20 Human Respect

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