Is Our Podcast Virtue Signaling?Is Our Podcast Virtue Signaling?
Discovering Our Scars
Steph and Beth discuss virtue signaling, its pros and cons, and how it shows up in everything from social media to political events.
45:12•5 Feb 2021
Virtue Signaling: Empty Gestures or Meaningful Actions?
“I don't think that we're virtue signaling in the negative sense of the word, where we're just saying what we think people want to hear, or we're we're saying things so that we think will be socially acceptable, or getting on the bandwagon or getting on the bandwagon right.”
Do you ever wonder if those social media posts and corporate campaigns are just for show? In this episode of 'Discovering Our Scars', Steph and Beth tackle the hot topic of virtue signaling. They dive into the fine line between genuine advocacy and empty gestures, exploring everything from Breast Cancer Awareness Month to the Chick-fil-A debates. The conversation even touches on the Capitol riots, showing how virtue signaling plays out in political arenas.
Steph and Beth bring their usual candid and non-judgmental approach, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own actions and the messages they send out into the world. Whether you're skeptical or supportive of virtue signaling, this episode offers a balanced and thoughtful discussion that's sure to get you thinking.
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