Apology Videos, Critical Thinking, and the Danger of Instant Forgiveness

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Greetings, dear readers and visitors of this blog. Today's topic is apology videos.

I have always seen it as very common for a person to make a mistake and then make a video apologizing, knowing that this is going to give a lot of publicity, create noise, attract viewers, generate interactions, and yield dividends.

This is a practice that has been common for thousands of years. Just look at the religious aspect I bring to the table this time.

We will see how, simply, if you are a sinner and have committed a sin, you ask for forgiveness, and the priest intervenes to grant it.

This dynamic is not exclusive to the church.

The same happens on social networks. People feel satisfaction in asking for forgiveness because they know they will be forgiven.

In this Catholic tradition, followers have grown accustomed to the idea that they can commit any sin, even the most abominable or mortal, and still receive forgiveness.

Starting from that tradition, a mentality has emerged—a kind of "fascism"—where, in addition to generating dividends through apology videos, followers overlook the transgressions of the person who apologizes.

I have seen many cases, not just influencers, but ordinary people who believe that by making a public apology video, they will automatically be forgiven.

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This brings us to today's first question:

Does this approach hold any real weight?

It is difficult to say, but we can argue that it does, primarily because it generates interaction and noise.

As I mentioned earlier, this will create monetary or financial dividends for the person making the video.

For influencers, it translates to significant profits. For ordinary individuals, their close networks of friends and acquaintances will relay their apology to the affected parties.

Take, for example, people who have committed crimes—theft, assault, or even serial killers who apologize to victims' families after causing irreparable harm.

While such apologies may carry some weight, I doubt their true value post-crime.

I believe apologies hold more weight if the person demonstrates genuine efforts to repair their mistakes.

For someone who has taken lives, true repentance might involve dedicating their resources or labor to support the victims' families.

Only through tangible actions can one offer a meaningful apology to society.

Now, how can we discern if an apology is genuine?

This delves into a complex field.

Experts in neurolinguistic programming, communication, or body language might analyze gestures, posture, or even use tools like a pen test.

However, I believe sincerity is felt through energy and time. If the person avoids repeating the mistake and proves through long-term behavior that they have changed, we can trust their apology.

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What other measures do I suggest?

The most crucial step is educating new generations to think critically.

They must reject immediacy and understand that everything in life requires a process. A fruit does not ripen instantly—it transitions from unripe to nourishing over time.

Similarly, young people must learn to analyze problems, seek alternatives, and value education.

This prevents a world of "brainless" individuals who expect instant forgiveness through videos or religious rituals.

You cannot repair the damage of destroyed lives, murder, theft, or corruption with a video.

True reparation demands a maturation process and consistent actions over time. Only then can an apology be legitimate.

Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoyed today’s discussion on apology videos.