Listen "Understanding Cancel Culture and Its Origins"
Episode Synopsis
This conversation delves into the complexities of cancel culture, its historical roots, and its implications on justice and public morality. The speaker discusses how cancel culture acts as a modern variant of public shunning, drawing parallels with historical concepts like the provocatio ad populum from the Roman Republic and the principles established in the Magna Carta. The discussion highlights the problematic nature of social media's role in public judgment and the need for a more structured approach to justice.
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