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He also highlights that a significant proportion of targeted individuals are from the political right, roughly one-third. The influence of social media amplifies these conflicts by enabling mob-like backlash and accusations that often lead to real consequences for careers and free expression.
Social Media: From Disruption to Cancel Culture
The advent of social media is underscored as a transformative, double-edged sword. Lukianoff draws parallels to the printing press, which initially sparked chaos but ultimately led to the scientific revolution and increased knowledge dissemination.