Cancel Culture: Surviving the Court of Public Opinion with Jag Sharma, Jen Campbell and Felina Tan - E55
Who would you rather win over, a jury or the internet?
Trial by social media is a powerful wrath which can work for or against you, so the question remains - does it hold too much power?
In a pertinent time for social justice, Jag, Jen and Felina mull over the web’s effects on cancel culture…
TW // This episode contains heavy discussions around potentially distressing topics, particularly surrounding allegations against Russell Brand - listener discretion is advised.
This episode of Disconnected covers:
Trial by social media working as guilty until proven innocent
Whether social platforms are swaying jury opinions
How social media sites are responding to backlash
Episode Highlights:
“Social media has the potential to facilitate severe consequences for individuals accused of wrongdoing. When it comes to trial by social media, it’s guilty until proven innocent.” - 1:00 - Felina Tan
“We have people giving their opinion everywhere and marketing departments feel they have to pull ads from Rumble just because they host a person who had a documentary made about them that showed them in a very bad light.” - 9:50 - Jag Sharma
“If Joe Bloggs had an accusation at work, they’d be put on leave with no pay. For the tech giants demonetising Russell Brand, they’re essentially doing the same.” - 17:30 - Jen Campbell
“With everything that happened with #MeToo, and if you look at how many people actually did get accused, and were in the wrong - the Harvey Weinstein's of the world - they are probably erring on the right side of caution.” - 23:50 - Jen Campbell
“The mob mentality has moved online. We need to have a calmer outlook on things.” - 31:35 - Jag Sharma
Links & references:
Jen Campbell:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-campbell/
Felina Tan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinagabrielletan/
Jag Sharma: