Part 9/12:
Critical Reflection: These influencers exemplify a broader trend: the commodification of health and spirituality, often at odds with evidence-based medicine. Their success both reflects and perpetuates a societal hunger for easy solutions.
The Culture of Crime and Moral Decay
Loosely tied to social disorder, reports of theft—looting in Portland, impulsive shoplifting, and viral videos of influencers glamorizing crime—highlight a societal shift. Some individuals brag about shoplifting, justifying it through social media acclaim, undermining law and order.
This behavior raises questions: Does glamorizing theft undermine societal trust? Are modern tech tools, like social media tracking, enough to deter organized crime? Or does the culture normalize lawlessness?