We don’t have political discourse; we have heckling. Whether it’s AI, politics, art, or anything else, we’ve confused booing from the crowd with being part of the conversation.
Someone posts a thoughtful take on AI ethics and how tools might help or harm real people.
Someone posts a detailed policy thread, with sources and trade‑offs laid out in good faith.
A creator shares vulnerable work on stage. The crowd decides what “engagement” looks like.
Social media platforms reward the hecklers and call it engagement.
The talent is still on stage. The question is: which room do you want to be in?