I have noted many times that the cancel culture is not where we want to be as a society even when we want to hold others accountable. What this continually does it to create an avenue that stifles meaningful dissent as the fear of backlash would prevent people from saying their thoughts. And what happens when we don't have meaningful conversations? As with the influencer, she released a video on BBC explaining what her actions meant and how it was misconstrued. But I also think that she must have learnt that taking cameras everywhere might not be the right thing to do. Sadly, the cancel culture does not offer redemption as you have rightly posited.
On rejections , I must admit that it is tough to keep at it even when it seems one has pressed all of the right buttons. But simply appreciating the little wins like you have , might actually be soothing. I hope you get that gig you have been pushing for.
I was dumbfounded when I saw the video of the lady and her relationship with water 😭. I am forced to reflect on the many blessings that we take for granted as humans and how we focus on the many things we don't have. There is a lot to be grateful for and I hope that a treatment for her situation is found as soon as possible.
Jaws dropped. I am stunned with this revelation. I have seen a documentary about a month ago: The Social Dilemma. So I understand the algorithms & how they feed on us.
This newsletter is terrifying, Ibankhan. Thank you for bringing it to our consciousness.
I like the angle from which you wrote about this "cancel culture" thing. Yes, I think people should be give second chances and we really need to be calming down, especially on the internet. Just like you said, the internet is watching and never forgets. All it takes is a few you minutes, and ones life might never remain the same. It's like people are just waiting for you to slip and then boom! You're engulfed.
About the lady, the video was a wrong move. We all slip up and make wrong moves from time to time, but maybe there isn't enough empathy to go round for everyone. On that, we can try to do better individually and probably influence those around us to also be empathetic towards others people's mistakes. And personally, I feel like it's the hypocrites that do the most chewing out. Na dem.
About the rejections, I commend your effort. I didn't have the heart to handle rejections, but now I'm already trying to be more open to it. We shoot our shot and meeeeuuuvvvee. Keep trying, I pray Allah bestows barakah on your effort.
I think the Obileye's newsletter link is missing, both links direct to Not Boring. Maybe you should check.
Omoooo... There's really a lot to be grateful for. Not being able to ingest water is what gives me the most chills.
Well done Ibankhan.
I have noted many times that the cancel culture is not where we want to be as a society even when we want to hold others accountable. What this continually does it to create an avenue that stifles meaningful dissent as the fear of backlash would prevent people from saying their thoughts. And what happens when we don't have meaningful conversations? As with the influencer, she released a video on BBC explaining what her actions meant and how it was misconstrued. But I also think that she must have learnt that taking cameras everywhere might not be the right thing to do. Sadly, the cancel culture does not offer redemption as you have rightly posited.
On rejections , I must admit that it is tough to keep at it even when it seems one has pressed all of the right buttons. But simply appreciating the little wins like you have , might actually be soothing. I hope you get that gig you have been pushing for.
I was dumbfounded when I saw the video of the lady and her relationship with water 😭. I am forced to reflect on the many blessings that we take for granted as humans and how we focus on the many things we don't have. There is a lot to be grateful for and I hope that a treatment for her situation is found as soon as possible.
Thank you for writing Ibankhan.
Jaws dropped. I am stunned with this revelation. I have seen a documentary about a month ago: The Social Dilemma. So I understand the algorithms & how they feed on us.
This newsletter is terrifying, Ibankhan. Thank you for bringing it to our consciousness.
Hello Ibankhan.
Good to hear from you again.
I like the angle from which you wrote about this "cancel culture" thing. Yes, I think people should be give second chances and we really need to be calming down, especially on the internet. Just like you said, the internet is watching and never forgets. All it takes is a few you minutes, and ones life might never remain the same. It's like people are just waiting for you to slip and then boom! You're engulfed.
About the lady, the video was a wrong move. We all slip up and make wrong moves from time to time, but maybe there isn't enough empathy to go round for everyone. On that, we can try to do better individually and probably influence those around us to also be empathetic towards others people's mistakes. And personally, I feel like it's the hypocrites that do the most chewing out. Na dem.
About the rejections, I commend your effort. I didn't have the heart to handle rejections, but now I'm already trying to be more open to it. We shoot our shot and meeeeuuuvvvee. Keep trying, I pray Allah bestows barakah on your effort.
I think the Obileye's newsletter link is missing, both links direct to Not Boring. Maybe you should check.
Omoooo... There's really a lot to be grateful for. Not being able to ingest water is what gives me the most chills.
Nice! love the article. keep writing bro and things will get better!
Hi Ibankhan, you write very very well ma sha Allah, barakallahu feekum. And thanks for the reco, I really appreciate it! :)
This is about the best newsletter I've read this year and my best part.... "we do not forgive"
Yeah we do not forgive even after we all anonymously agreed that "nobody holy pass"
God help this generation.
Keep this up Ibankhan. You have a fan in me Mos def👍