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A recurring theme in the critique is the prevalence of empty platitudes—phrases like "be kind" or "vote your values"—that resonate superficially but lack concrete meaning. The concern is that many public figures, including celebrities, resort to scripted slogans to avoid taking meaningful stances, thereby manipulating language to avoid accountability.
This tendency fosters a climate where opinions are curated from a mixed bag of sourced ideas, often without deep reflection. Instead of authentic positions, many celebrities and politicians recycle safe, politically correct soundbites, which contributes to a culture of performative virtue signaling rather than genuine change.