It’s Not Cancelling, It’s Accountability

Olivia and Raven share their thoughts on cancel culture, its relevance to bigotry, free speech, and freedom to protest, and dive into several controversies that reference cancelling and accountability.

Discussion Summary:

00:32: What cancel culture is, and an example of incorrectly applying the term.

03:53: where the term “cancel” comes from, Consequences to Freedom of speech, and how cancel culture holds people accountable.

09:52: Accountability, ableism, and Sia’s film “music,” and being inclusive means doing away with certain types of idea expression.

15:12: The controversy over peaceful protesting by Collin Kaepernick.

19:38: Hypocrisy in advocating for free speech, while criticizing nonviolent protest and being against cancel culture.

22:56: Revisiting how others’ words influence our actions.

26:48: Uproar surrounding the discontinuation of six Dr. Seuss books, and why many more books, other media, and products will be held accountable for being insensitive or bigoted.

37:12: Outro.

 

Controversies referenced

White woman charged with calling 911 on Black birdwatcher in Central Park

 

Sia's 'Music' angers the autism community: 'I don't even know where to start'

 

Colin Kaepernick protests anthem over treatment of minorities

 

6 Dr. Seuss books won’t be published for racist images

 

'Eskimo Pie' has been officially renamed to 'Edy's Pie'

 

NFL's Redskins renamed as Washington Football Team for 2020 season

 

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Music credits: Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie

Closing: First Class - DJ Williams