There is nothing better than when a difficult topic dissolves
into light-hearted banter, leaving you accidentally face-to-face
with a true comédie humaine. And, despite the somber subject
matter, our conversation with Sabrina Joy Stevens was marked by a
wonderful lightness. Now, having survived several apocalypses in
quick succession, one begins to harbor deep doubts about the
meaning of political activism. That’s why, after more than two
decades in the Outrage Industry, Sabrina Joy Stevens turned her
back on Groupthink Inc. in 2020. Then again, this period has
provided her with a veritable treasure trove of experiences.
Anyone wishing to understand the fascinoma of woken thinking –
and, by extension, the mystery of how our political discourse has
slipped into the realm of Moral Economics – will find such
insider knowledge worth its weight in gold. If the road to hell,
as one wise thinker has observed, is paved with good intentions,
introspection reveals that these lofty goals often serve as
little more than a veneer, beneath which entirely different
motivations lie. On the one hand, there is the downright
addictive dopamine rush that sets in when a petition just posted
online grows into a viral campaign; on the other, there is the
fantasy of self-empowerment, almost obsessively fixated on
bringing down a supposed wrongdoer. Viewing this Erotic
Resentment through the lens of individuated psychology reveals
that Wokistan’s political activism is inextricably linked to the
rise of the Smartphone, Social Media and the triumph of the
Attention Economy. In any case, being trapped in one’s own echo
chamber amounts to declaring war on reality itself.
Since starting her Leaving Groupthink Inc. Substack, Sabrina Joy
Stevens has been working as a speaker and strategy consultant,
helping her clients to navigate the complexities of the Moral
Economy. Her work and commitment have been widely recognized in
various media outlets, including The Boston Globe, MSNBC,
TIME.com, Education Week, and The Hill.
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