Elevate with Robert Glazer Weekend Conversations: The Line Between Good and Evil
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Jan 24, 2026 They unpack the protests in Iran and the regime's violent response. They explore why people struggle to see the line between right and wrong. They examine how media choices and social platforms shape which crises get attention. They debate when organizations should speak up and the cost of consistent values.
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News And Algorithms Create Different Worlds
- Glazer found mainstream news coverage initially slow and muted despite clear state atrocities.
- He suggested algorithms and newsroom choices create divergent realities for different audiences.
Protest Risks Vary Greatly By Context
- Comparing protests across countries is fraught because risks differ dramatically.
- In Iran protesters knowingly risk life and liberty, unlike typical expectations in safer countries.
Identity Frames Complicate Moral Clarity
- A victim/oppressor identity framework can complicate moral judgments about regimes.
- Labels and group identity sometimes prevent consistent criticism of oppressive actions.