Part 6/10:
The Psychological Toll of the Online Frenzy
Ryan underscores how these online attacks can have severe psychological repercussions on those targeted. He notes the depression, anxiety, and emotional toll faced by individuals like Gina Carano who are relentlessly targeted for voicing dissent. Ryan describes some of the personal abuse he's received—comments about his appearance, threats of violence—yet he remains unphased, viewing it as part of the culture war.
He mocks the fragility of these critics, who become “triggered” simply because someone makes fun of their pronouns or their personal choices, suggesting that their need for validation is excessive and indicative of deeper issues requiring psychological help.