The Fifth Column

356 - UNLOCKED - Things Fell Apart: A Conversation with Jon Ronson

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May 10, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Banned Book

  • Ronson's book, "So You've Been Publicly Shamed," was banned in an Arizona school.
  • The ban stemmed from a brief, humorous anecdote about bestiality, shared during a radical honesty exercise.
INSIGHT

Online Shaming and Unintended Consequences

  • Ronson discusses the impact of online shaming and the potential for unintended consequences.
  • He reflects on the August Ames case, where a porn star's suicide was linked to online bullying, raising questions about responsibility.
ANECDOTE

Culture War and Lost Friendships

  • Ronson discusses the fallout with his friend, Graham Linehan, over Linehan's stance on transgender issues.
  • The disagreement highlights how the culture war can strain personal relationships, leading to lost friendships.
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