The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1665 - Woke Voldemort Comes For Harry Potter
Feb 9, 2023
The hosts dive into the backlash against J.K. Rowling over her views and how it affects the gaming world, particularly with Hogwarts Legacy. A clash emerges between market demand and cultural pressures, sparking debates on boycotts and gaming choices. The discussion turns to the role of middle management in corporate wokeness and free speech controversies, highlighting Twitter's challenges with content moderation. Lastly, there's a critical look at the implications of medical treatment for minors with gender dysphoria amidst rising political tensions.
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Middle Management Wokeness
- Middle managers drive corporate wokeness, protecting their jobs by minimizing liability and aligning with social trends.
- This explains why companies often backtrack after woke actions, like Airbnb's ban on Lauren Southern's parents.
Twitter's Hunter Biden Censorship
- Former Twitter executives admitted they suppressed the Hunter Biden laptop story without government direction, demonstrating middle management's bias.
- Yoel Roth, former Head of Trust and Safety, had "dozens of meetings" with the FBI, highlighting their influence.
AOC Defends Censorship
- AOC praised Twitter's censorship during the pandemic, claiming it "saved countless lives".
- She further inquired about banning Libs of TikTok, demonstrating a pro-censorship stance.