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A critique is mounted against the media’s manipulation of outrage—highlighting how incidents like Chappelle’s comedy specials or “Let’s Go Brandon” memes are curated to stoke societal divisions. The idea is that outrage, often faked or exaggerated, benefits those who profit from chaos and distraction.
The Power and Limits of Internet Censorship and Deplatforming
Stories about social media bans—or the threat thereof—are recounted, emphasizing that censorship often targets the most controversial thinkers, silencing dissent and controlling narratives. The conversation advocates for free speech and questions the motives behind algorithmic suppression.