The cancellation as a control instrument
Recently, a deep debate has been opened on cancellation theory, a phenomenon that has become more and more relevant in discussions about freedom of expression. This concept has been widely analyzed in publications such as Premium.cat, which have addressed cases such as the interference of the Trump administration at Harvard University. Cancellation is not only an attack on ideas, but also a threat that extends to individual and collective freedoms.
Freedom of expression under ameaça
Cancellation can be seen as a way of imposing political ideas that limit debate and creativity. In a broader context, it represents a coercion of power over the voices that seek to express themselves freely. This abusive behavior by the authorities can affect not only society in general, but also the institutions that should be spaces of diversity of opinions.
Personal cancellation experiences
I remember key moments in my life that exemplify this dynamic. During the political transition to Spain, the education system became a battlefield between official ideas and lived realities. We faced teachers who, with little pedagogical knowledge, exercised control that violated our dignity and rights.
Military service and depersonalization
Another significant episode was my experience with compulsory military service. The assignments to remote places were often absurdly unnecessary, and the feeling of vulnerability was ubiquitous, with a system designed to depersonalize and subdue individuals to abuse conditions.
Urban transformations and the noise of cancellation
In Barcelona, the current urban transformation has generated an atmosphere of chaos and discontent. The conversion of the Eixample into a space with multiple works has deeply affected the everyday life of the neighbors. The mobility policy has condemned the car, but the impact on the citizens who have to endure the consequences of these decisions has not been taken into account.
Administrative ignorance
The neighbors have heard ourselves in this process, with a city council that seems absent and indifferent to our needs. Seven years of work have created a hostile atmosphere, with constant noises that harm our quality of life. The lack of effective regulation and indifference by the authorities have made our community a true laboratory of urban experimentation.
Political interference in the academic world
The academic world is not immune to cancellation. I have personally experienced situations where politics has been filed in my career, creating a hostile atmosphere that devalues the work of scholars. This political alliance hierarchy is an injustice that expels valuable voices from public debate, seriously affecting the development of knowledge.
The cost of politicization
The policy of the ‘chapels’ has transformed intellectual activity into a battlefield where quality is subordinated to political connection. This not only harms professionals dedicated to their work, but also limits the potential for innovation and debate needed for a healthy society.