LinkedIn’s culture of hiding failure criticised by comedian

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A comedian, writing in an opinion piece for Economic Times, argues that LinkedIn creates an alternate reality where no one experiences failure. Instead of admitting mistakes, users say they are 'humbled' or 'pivoting'. Drawing on his stand-up career, he says failure is instant and visible on stage, but on LinkedIn every keynote gets a standing ovation and every founder changes the world. The piece warns that this erases the learning that comes from failure and makes honest professionals feel inadequate.