The article narrates the harrowing experiences of Solomon, a Meta content moderator in Accra, Ghana, who faced extreme graphic content shortly after starting his job. While initially shocked, he describes a chilling normalization of violence and abuse that affected his mental health. Solomon's disturbing encounters included beheadings and child abuse which led to feelings of losing humanity. A personal tragedy of losing a friend exacerbated his struggles, culminating in depression and conflicts at work, highlighting the severe psychological toll of content moderation.
The scale and depravity of the content was far darker than he ever imagined, exposing him to graphic instances of violence, abuse, and death.
Solomon described his initial shock and subsequent normalization of graphic content, indicating a troubling desensitization within the harsh environment of content moderation.
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