Are We Overdoing Trigger Warnings?

Mukundarajan V N
The Daily Cuppa
Published in
Sep 11, 2022

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A trigger warning is a cautionary note about content that may cause fear or offence to the readers.

Trigger warnings are effective if used selectively and judiciously, like for example, protecting children from getting exposed to harmful content. Over the years, however, the precipitating warning has been used indiscriminately as a tool of political correctness.

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Mukundarajan V N
The Daily Cuppa

Retired banker living in India. Avid reader. I write to learn, inform and inspire. Believe in ethical living and sustainable development. vnmukund@gmail.com