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Adam Smith and Digital Outrage

What the father of modern economics might say about our social media culture.
Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch.
Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch.

One of the worst aspects of the social media era is the convenience of impulsivity. It’s not merely that it is easier to say unwise things publicly—although it is—but that it is easier to say anything publicly. Impulsive posts are a poor representation of people not just for what they choose to say but also for what they choose not to.

Joseph Palange is a Cleveland-based writer, concrete worker, and member of the Cleveland Fire Department; his views do not reflect those of the department.

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