
The Fifth Column 356 - UNLOCKED - Things Fell Apart: A Conversation with Jon Ronson
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May 10, 2022 AI Snips
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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.
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.
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.

