Edward Ongweso Jr: Hate on the Internet
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Talk Summary:
The Tech Bubble journalist and co-host of This Machine Kills Edward Ongweso Jr discusses how hate is the only way to enjoy the internet.
Key Insights and Questions:
It feels low-stakes to stand back as an observer and watch a “talented hater” – that is, someone who’s able to string words together in such a way that pinpoints something very specific. In some ways, the more specific the insult is (see Azealia Banks re: Kanye), the more effective it is.
Why is it that some insults and hate enter the collective vocabulary of the internet? Apartheid Clyde is a great example, but so are some of Donald Trump’s classic tweets.
How are haters different from trolls?
Is it appropriate to consider this sort of behavior as harassment? It seems that there is a significant difference, but how could we make this case?
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