Tufekci highlights the alarming spectacle of public celebrations of a murder, likening it to the social upheaval of the Gilded Age, where inequality bred violence.
The Gilded Age saw both spectacular wealth and enormous inequality, a time when the thin veneer of prosperity masked deep-rooted corruption, violence, and exploitation.
While the Gilded Age ultimately led to reform, Tufekci expresses concern that the current political climate lacks the will to pursue necessary public solutions.
The brutal realities of the Gilded Age remain overshadowed by its famous figures, while the suffering of workers and political violence are often overlooked.
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