Culture of Change Ep. 142: Cowardice & Cancel Culture

Ashe in America and Ghost take on the growing culture of silence, self preservation, and social pressure that keeps people from speaking openly. The conversation explores how cancel culture operates not just as a public punishment system, but as a quiet deterrent that shapes behavior long before anything is said out loud. From personal experiences to broader societal patterns, the hosts examine how fear of backlash leads to compliance, and how that compliance reinforces the very systems people claim to oppose.

They also dig into the role of cowardice, questioning whether the issue is purely external pressure or an internal unwillingness to stand firm when it matters. The discussion moves through examples of people choosing safety over truth, the consequences of staying silent, and what it actually takes to push back against a culture that rewards conformity. Throughout the episode, Ashe and Ghost challenge listeners to consider where they draw their own line, and whether integrity can exist without risk.