The Glass Cage: Why the Modern World Refuses to Look Away from the Famous

The structure of the "cancel culture" era has turned scrutiny into a form of social currency. Being the first to point out a celebrity's hypocrisy or a problematic statement from a decade ago can earn an individual social validation and digital engagement. This gamification of criticism encourages people to dig deeper into a celebrity’s history, looking for flaws that can be brought to the surface. It ensures that no part of a person's life is considered off-limits if it can be used to generate a viral moment.