New York Times opinion writer Kara Swisher recently delivered a commencement address with an inspiring message:
They actually let me give advice to graduating high school seniors! https://t.co/wDc4pkbdne
— Kara Swisher (@karaswisher) June 28, 2021
“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice,” @karaswisher told students during a commencement address at her former school. https://t.co/E3nC0q4ud5
— New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) June 28, 2021
“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice” sure sounds nice on its face. But if you really stop and think about it, it actually starts to sound kinda not all that awesome.
Finally, someone willing to tell undergrads to talk more and listen less. About time. https://t.co/67JceQlMQx
— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) June 28, 2021
Maybe telling kids not to listen to other people’s opinions is not the best message to be sending them.
It’s also a pretty confusing message, given the New York Times’ own attitude toward certain employees’ inner voices.
Ok NYT Employee https://t.co/YQzxVCJa5h
— Jen Monroe 🗽🌐 🎧 🦥 (@jenniferm_q) June 28, 2021
Give us a call when the New York Times decides to practice what you’re preaching, Kara.
As long as your inner voice agrees with the left establishment.
— Sir Liberal (@SirLiberal) June 28, 2021
Unless that noise comes from the left……then you write what you’re told if you know what’s good for you.
— Satanas (@DSmykal) June 28, 2021
Keep that voice on the inside, though, or else you'll get fired and I'll scoff at the idea that cancel culture exists. https://t.co/0UkafhEOR3
— Noam Blum (@neontaster) June 28, 2021
We’re sure that Bari Weiss has some thoughts on Kara Swisher’s speech.
