Keith Blakemore-Noble’s Post

We explore the detrimental effects of both uninvited criticism and self-criticism. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AWg7J #JoinKeithBlakemoreNoble #ThoughtProvokingEpisode #DiallingBackSelfJudgment

Uzi: Kim, analyze this Foucault text in depth: "We all know that not everything can be said, that not all circumstances allow us to talk about everything, that not everyone can talk about everything." Kim: It’s amazing how a sentence like this captures the entire complexity of power, control, boundaries, and who truly defines them. In just a few sharp words, it reveals society’s complex rules, shedding light on those gray areas where speech shifts from being a tool for communication to a tool for control and suppression. This sentence doesn’t just outline what’s permissible and what isn’t; it mirrors the forces of oppression, visible or hidden, that shape relationships. “We all know that not everything can be said” – even freedom of speech becomes conditional, under constant, often invisible, oversight. Every word we utter passes through an unseen filter of *approval* or *rejection*, governed by hidden authority. When we say “not all circumstances allow us to talk about everything,” it hints that society doesn’t grant true freedom; rather, it imposes external rules. Circumstances dictate the rules of speech, controlling what can be said in any context. Time, place, and the people around us act as invisible forces that often restrain us, making our speech entirely context-dependent. The closing line – “not everyone can talk about everything” – carries perhaps the most powerful message, pointing to status, hierarchy, and privilege. Speech is not just about expression; it’s also about who we are and our social position. Speech becomes a privilege, unequal, allocated only to those in positions of power. Those without status may hesitate to speak freely. Society, then, isn’t an open space; it’s built on unwritten rules that dictate legitimacy – and those who defy these rules risk consequences like imprisonment, rejection, or ostracism. https://lnkd.in/dB-p2yQf

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Check out the new episode of Decoding Bias where Justice A.I. is used to address Grant's problematic stance on classism and racism in corporate America. His remarks are thoroughly examined in this interview, and his remarks should have been checked and challenged. Subscribe to the channel to stay updated. Hopefully this video will reach him. #oyemira #justiceai #modatlasmedia Link to the episode:

The Straits Times has published my op-ed (22 July 2024, page B3) on what more should we do to tackle online harassment and #doxxing. I think this boils down to #culture and #humannature. When we see things on the internet that we find objectionable (perhaps out of jealousy or spite), there is a tendency to want to 'cancel' that individual by smearing or tainting the reputation of that individual. The concept of #phthonos (envy) in ancient Greek thought provides an interesting lens through which to examine the phenomenon of doxxing in our digital age. #Envy was a complex emotion that philosophers and writers grappled with extensively. Doxxing often stems from either rivalry between individuals or resentment towards those perceived as privileged or successful online. #Aristotle distinguishes between envy and righteous indignation. This parallels the justifications often given for doxxing - that it's not mere spite, but a justified response to perceived wrongdoing. But this rationalisation often masks more base impulses. Much online envy and the resulting urge to "cancel" stems from coveting followers, likes, or viral fame - ephemeral metrics that, like material goods, are ultimately unfulfilling. The concept of #zelos (emulation) as distinct from phthonos suggest a healthier response to content we dislike is to either ignore it or to channel our energy into creating something better ourselves, rather than tearing others down. Rituals of "naming and shaming" were practiced in ancient Rome, which bear some resemblance to modern cancel culture and doxxing. The impulse to publicly humiliate perceived wrongdoers has deep roots in human nature and culture. While the urge to lash out at those who provoke our envy or indignation may be deeply ingrained, philosophical traditions have long recognised the destructive nature of these impulses. Just as ancient thinkers advocated for cultivating virtues such as self-control and focusing on higher goods, we too should strive to respond to objectionable online content (when not truly harmful) by simply disengaging or redirecting our energy positively. The persistence of these issues from ancient times to the digital age underscores that they are fundamentally human problems. https://lnkd.in/gRTcsHr4

A reminder of the importance of language when talking about substance use, or with someone who uses #substances, is in recovery, or cares for someone who uses substances. Thanks to Robert Ashford, PhD, MSW for his ongoing efforts to promote #recovery-oriented language and reduce #stigma.

Joost Meerloo, author of "Rape of the Mind", "compares the reactions of citizens living in totalitarian states to those of schizophrenics. Both rulers and the governed are sick. Both live in a fog of delusions, as the entire society, its rules, and communication are maintained through these notions based on a fear that those in power deliberately used to discipline the powerless.  There is a coincidence between the activities of the CIA, the NSA, and social portals, and this points precisely to the fact that the mass-hysterical psychosis that is currently going on is initiated by subversive forces that expose the public to this brainwashing. With these sophisticated methods, freedom of speech is nullified. The examples are many - to name just a few: Algorithmic control of opinion formation and who can be heard, omission of inconvenient news, violations of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, banning other societies' news reporting, shadow-banning of dissidents in search engines, censorship of critical journalism and social science, bots spewing a massive stream of lies - all of it bears the subtle neo-fascism that the ruling class and its willing tools promote.

🔍 Do you know the difference between #Disinformation and #Misinformation? These terms are often used as synonyms, but they are not quite the same. The key difference is in the intent behind the information. ⚠️ Misinformation is false or inaccurate information spread without malicious intent. ⚠️ Disinformation is deliberately false information spread with the intention to deceive or mislead. Whether politically or economically motivated, disinformation is formulated to profit the entity spreading the lies, and it’s dangerous. It can stoke civil unrest, manipulate political outcomes, and justify unfair political systems or outcomes. At Fact Finders Pro, we are driven to design an AI-powered model that helps identify disinformation. 👉 Learn more about disinformation, misinformation, and our approach in this blog post: https://lnkd.in/erC5XjCc

Frighteningly perceptive https://lnkd.in/ehEXKiVu

It's International Stuttering Awareness Day. Stuttering is a disruption in speech pattern involving disruptions, or dysfluencies, in a person’s speech, but there are nearly as many ways to stutter as there are people who stutter. Stutters can affect people differently, and even the same person can be affected differently depending on the day or situation they are in. #StutteringAwarenessDay