We Had To Remove This Post

The novel "We Had to Remove This Post" explores the impact of working as a content moderator, where reviewing horrors and hate online can alter one's perspective. Kayleigh, a content moderator, finds a sense of community and hope in her job, but as she delves deeper into the dark content, she questions her own humanity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Does what you see change who you are?



Kayleigh is in a difficult situation. She is broke and has no other options. So, she takes a job as a content moderator, reviewing horrors and hate online and deciding which posts need to be removed. Kayleigh is good at her job and quickly makes friends with her colleagues. She even finds a new girlfriend. For the first time in her life, Kayleigh feels like her future is bright.



However, as time goes on, Kayleigh begins to notice that her job is taking a toll on her. The constant exposure to violence and hate online is starting to affect her mental health. She starts to question whether she is capable of continuing to do this job, and whether it is worth sacrificing her humanity for.



In the glare of the screen, Kayleigh struggles to hold on to her humanity. She tries to disconnect from the job and focus on her personal life, but the job always seems to find a way to pull her back in. She begins to question her own values and beliefs, and wonders if she is truly the person she thought she was.



As the novel progresses, Kayleigh's mental health deteriorates further. She becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, and her relationships with her colleagues and girlfriend suffer as a result. She is unable to distinguish between what is real and what is not, and her sense of reality begins to unravel.



The novel is a powerful exploration of the effects of technology on our mental health and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. It raises important questions about the role of corporations in shaping our online experiences and the responsibility we have to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the internet.



Conclusion:



In conclusion, Hanna Bervoets' novel We Had to Remove This Post is a thought-provoking and powerful exploration of the effects of technology on our mental health and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. It is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the impact of the internet on our lives and the importance of protecting ourselves from its harmful effects.

Weight: 110g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529087246