TRIGGERnometry "I Don't Believe In Progress" - Mary Harrington
Jul 14, 2021
Mary Harrington, a writer for UnHerd, shares her unique journey from English literature to insightful commentary on societal shifts. She explores the impact of COVID-19 on communities and traditional roles, emphasizing loneliness in a digital age. Harrington discusses 'Aella's law' and its implications for wealth distribution among content creators. Delving into progress, she presents a gendered perspective on feminism, motherhood, and the troubling effects of pornography on relationships, all sprinkled with her witty observations.
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COVID's Impact
- COVID accelerated the shift to a digital age, marked by virtualization and centralization.
- Local institutions decline as centralized platforms like Facebook gain dominance.
Church of England Example
- The Church of England considers reducing reliance on physical churches and ordained priests.
- This mirrors broader societal trends of dematerialization and centralization.
Wealth Disparity
- COVID exacerbated wealth disparity, enriching the top while others struggled.
- This reflects Aella's law, where a small percentage reap most benefits in digital spaces.
