We are going to kill "unalive"
4 hours ago
- The term "unalive" and similar euphemisms are used to avoid algorithmic censorship on platforms like TikTok, where accurate words about death or violence lead to punishment.
- This self-censorship has spread from digital platforms into everyday offline speech, affecting how people naturally communicate about sensitive topics.
- A generation has grown up internalizing these constraints, unaware that their language is being shaped by platform algorithms, often at the cost of free expression and creativity.
- The solution is to speak directly and honestly, building independent presences (e.g., blogs, newsletters) that are not subject to algorithmic control, and to actively resist censorship through alliances and public pushback.
- The call to action is to "kill unalive" by rejecting algorithmic euphemisms, embracing free speech, and supporting those who do the same.