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Jimbro's avatar

One case study for this phenomena is a YouTuber “asmongold”. Who recently began expressing opinions that he claimed had to be masked in the prior era of political correctness.

The results are that some discussions worth having might finally be possible. However what I see more frequently, as with asmongold, is that the newly freed beliefs being expressed are often tainted by bigotry and hatred. Leaving no discussion to be had, and the problems continuing to be unaddressed satisfactorily.

For example the issue of Islamic beliefs colliding with some foundational western beliefs. Instead of a discussion, influencers like asmongold just disregard Muslims as an inferior culture and its believers should be removed from western society.

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JM's avatar

It could result in a moreso majoritarian-based conglomerate forming. It'll be interesting to see if, as similar to the era of political correctness, it results in its own form of censorship and/or self-censorship, including that of "cancel culture".

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Jimbro's avatar

And an equivalent martyr complex where individuals angrily thrust their beliefs into scenarios hoping to provoke crack downs.

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JM's avatar

Our current political realignment in action. It's implications and consequences are still being unfolded and fully understood. These early results are starting to paint an early picture of it, with its full scope awaiting its development, analysis, and political potential.

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