Maybe someone can create technology that explains why some people's tweets, along with essays like this, are tone-deaf -- like Explain-Why-This-is-Tone-Deaf-as-a-Service. The work can initially be done by a combination of software and human operators, which would eventually be replaced with AI based on the likes of GTP-3.

Contrary to the article, there is far too little emphasis on morality and good character when it comes to "public figures," especially in politics and business. What's new is there is some accountability in this respect, sometimes, in some domains. Actions have consequences, and no one is entitled to positive public opinion, let alone a position of power and influence, regardless of how bigoted, abusive, or otherwise uncouth they are by 2020 standards. There are some rare sincere apologies, and careers that continue after apologies, and careers that continue despite no responsibility taken and no remorse expressed.

This is a time when we have the likes of Trump and Kavanaugh as public figures. No apologies. No consequences. Anyone who is talking about "virtue" and quoting the Bible who would defend these men has surely lost their way. If we're talking about the cases where there are sincere apologies, I think those apologies are definitely taken into account.

I doubt people are more anxious about saying the wrong thing than they should rightly be, especially considering the anxiety they probably cause on a daily basis if they are so immature and uneducated about how their words and actions affect those around them.