PinnedJoan WestenbergThe Anxiety EpidemicWhy anxiety is killing us, and how to draw the lineAug 267Aug 267
Joan WestenbergThe Sad, Hollow Outrage of the Moral Panic InfluencersYouTube is full of moral crusaders, wannabe guardians of societal values who scream about the decay of morality from their digital…2d ago82d ago8
Joan WestenbergWhy Getting Canceled is a Fucking GoldmineSome public figure says or does something deeply fucking stupid slash offensive.2d ago62d ago6
Joan WestenbergDebunking the ‘Just Asking Questions’ Tactic: Truth-Seeking or Manipulation?Video Essay3d ago13d ago1
Joan WestenbergNazis Aren’t Protestors. They’re Wankers.There’s a dangerous game of verbal gymnastics being played out in the public sphere, and it’s high time we called it what it is: a steaming…4d ago134d ago13
Joan WestenbergVideo Essay: Writing Coaches Are a ScamExposing the Myth of the Six-Figure Writing Guru4d ago44d ago4
Joan WestenbergThe Bait-and-Switch Crisis: A Dangerous Disconnect Between Headlines and ContentIn their ruthless quest for clicks and attention, headline editors — and let’s be clear, it’s usually editors, not journalists — are…5d ago75d ago7
Joan WestenbergVideo Essay: The Overton Window ExplainedUnderstanding the Overton Window: How Crazy Ideas Become Mainstream5d ago15d ago1
Joan WestenbergNobody Who Says They’re “Just Asking Questions” Actually Wants an AnswerSocial media has given rise to armies of self-proclaimed skeptics and truth-seekers who wouldn’t know the truth if it slapped them in the…5d ago65d ago6