Is it fair to discard people at the first sign of something we dislike?
In the interview, Ayishat Akanbi discusses the complexities of cancel culture, emphasizing that people can change their ideas over time. She critiques the tendency to cancel individuals for past actions, such as old tweets, and advocates for a more forgiving approach, highlighting how easy it is for anyone to become what they dislike, given different circumstances, and arguing that we should focus on understanding the root causes of harmful behavior instead of labeling people as "evil." Ayishat also stresses the importance of thinking for oneself, being open to change, and recognizing that mistakes are part of the learning process.
For more, check out the full video below.
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Is it fair to discard people at the first sign of something we dislike?
In the interview, Ayishat Akanbi discusses the complexities of cancel culture, emphasizing that people can change their ideas over time. She critiques the tendency to cancel individuals for past actions, such as old tweets, and advocates for a more forgiving approach, highlighting how easy it is for anyone to become what they dislike, given different circumstances, and arguing that we should focus on understanding the root causes of harmful behavior instead of labeling people as "evil." Ayishat also stresses the importance of thinking for oneself, being open to change, and recognizing that mistakes are part of the learning process.
For more, check out the full video below.
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Is it fair to discard people at the first sign of something we dislike?
In the interview, Ayishat Akanbi discusses the complexities of cancel culture, emphasizing that people can change their ideas over time. She critiques the tendency to cancel individuals for past actions, such as old tweets, and advocates for a more forgiving approach, highlighting how easy it is for anyone to become what they dislike, given different circumstances, and arguing that we should focus on understanding the root causes of harmful behavior instead of labeling people as "evil." Ayishat also stresses the importance of thinking for oneself, being open to change, and recognizing that mistakes are part of the learning process.