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In episode 28 of Overthink, Ellie and David explore cancel culture. Is it a thing--and if so, what are its merits and dangers? They unpack the origins of cancel culture in Black Twitter and debate whether "canceling" people is a tactic of neoliberalism. Should we be canceling Chrissy Teigen, J.K. Rowling, Nick Cannon, and Matt and Rachel from The Bachelor? Also discussed: carceral logic, restorative justice, and forgiveness.Works discussed:Meredith D. Clark, "DRAG THEM: A brief etymology of so-called 'cancel culture'"Kimberly Foster of For Harriett, "We Can't Cancel Everyone" (YouTube)Wendy Brown, Undoing the Demos: Neoliberalism's Stealth RevolutionZygmunt Bauman, Liquid LifeEllie Anderson, Cynthia Willett, and Diana Meyers, "Feminist Perspectives on the Self" in the Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyPatricia Hill Collins, Black Feminist Thought **Modem Futura)**Modem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,... Listen on: Apple Podcasts) Spotify)
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