On the Other Line

Is Cancel Culture Modern Day Exile?


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Before phone screens and hashtags, a middle-aged exile looked a lot like modern-day cancel culture. While a middle-aged cancelling left you expelled from the perimeters of society, these days, a tweet, alike, a post, and a hashtag have the power to end someone’s career. In the past few weeks, we have seen the power of cancel culture intensify as social movements take over social media. While it may seem harsh, cancel culture is much more than a weapon that can cancel people out of society. Can cancel culture also be used to place accountability on public figures for their actions. Should cancel culture be extended to private citizens? This also brings us to the questions of when is cancel culture necessary, and what are the pros and cons of such a phenomenon? Join our conversation in this episode as we discuss all of these questions.

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On the Other LineBy Sarah & Lama