"Government Crackdowns Give Rise to Unlikely Heroes: How Official Hostility Fuels the Fame of Dissenters A peculiar phenomenon has long been observed in open societies: when the authorities turn hostile towards a particular individual or group, their popularity and notoriety tend to surge. From the literary genius of James Joyce to the punk rock revolution of the Sex Pistols, numerous examples demonstrate that official disapproval can be a potent catalyst for fame. Now, a new case study has emerged in the form of Hasan Piker, a left-wing streamer who has become a lightning rod for conservative ire. As the government and its allies increasingly target Piker and his ilk, it remains to be seen whether this strategy will ultimately backfire and propel them to even greater heights of fame and influence."
In an open society, official hostility tends to make targeted voices more famous and interesting, whether it’s James Joyce, the Sex Pistols — or malignant lefty Hasan Piker.
