#1890 - Bridget Phetasy
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Bridget Phetasy is a writer and stand-up comedian. She is the host of the podcast "Walk-Ins Welcome" and youtube program "Dumpster Fire," and co-host, along with her husband Jeren Montgomery, of the podcast "Factory Settings."
Episodes with Bridget Phetasy
Episode Timestamps
Discussing the experience of becoming a mother
- Bridget shares her experience of having a baby
- Joe asks what it feels like to transition from living a normal life to making a human
- They discuss breastfeeding and pumping, and the advances in technology
- Bridget talks about the anxiety she experienced during pregnancy
- She shares how becoming a mother has radicalized her in many respects
Exploration of the phenomenon of OnlyFans
- Bridget shares her personal experience of posting nudes online and eventually selling them on Patreon
- They discuss the strange dynamics of selling intimacy to strangers online
- Bridget expresses concern for individuals in relationships or those who want to be parents and how they navigate this content
- They both emphasize that everything comes with a price, even making a lot of money Overall, the conversations in this text revolve around personal experiences and observations related to parenting, social media addiction, and the dynamics of selling intimacy online. The discussions are candid and provide interesting perspectives on modern issues.
Obsession with Online Profiles
- Some people get obsessed with other people's minds and online profiles
- The speaker received a request for high-resolution pictures of her butthole on OnlyFans
- The speaker wrote an article about why she posts nudes online and how it started
Changing Perceptions as a Writer
- The speaker reflects on the evolution of her work from opinion writing to journalism
- Going to a free the nipple rally in Dublin changed her viewpoint
- She talks about childbirth and how it used to be dangerous with high mortality rates
Miracle pregnancy at age 43.
- Having a baby at an older age is more difficult, even when eggs are frozen.
- The risk of chromosomal abnormalities increases exponentially with age, for both men and women.
The art of Roger Waters.
- Roger Waters puts on an amazing live show that integrates visuals and a real message with the music.
- The visuals enhance the experience and do not feel like a preachy message.
The institutionalization of youth activism
- Joe points out how youth activism has become institutionalized with policies being written in Europe because of Greta Thunberg
- Real life ramifications are evident, but it is still an overcorrection with necessary balances
- A conversation with a cobalt mining coverer leads to a discussion on electronic waste and recycling
- Recycling is not successful with only around 5% of plastic being recycled, but Joe suggests innovative solutions
Trade-offs in making decisions
- Joe references Thomas Sowell's quote that there are trade-offs in making decisions
- Joe explains how people prefer binary judgments rather than considering trade-offs
- Joe uses abortion as an example of a complex issue with no clear-cut solution
- Joe narrates a story of a friend who convinced his girlfriend to get a late-term abortion for personal reasons
Abortion Debate and Viability of Fetus
- Support for pregnancy drastically goes down after the first trimester
- Support for abortion decreases as viability of fetus increases
- There is a correlation between legalising abortion and a decrease in violent crime
- The issue of balancing the life of the mother versus the life of the unborn child is messy
- Some believe that kicking the decision down to the states is a victory for federalism
Negative Effects of Seed Oils
- Industrial seed oils are highly processed and not natural foods
- Examples include soybean, canola, corn, grape seed, cottonseed, and safflower oils
- They are found in almost everything and are making people sick
- Contrary to popular belief, they are not heart healthy
- Olive oil and avocado oil are healthy fats
- Nuts are also good for the body
Vegetable oils and trans fats are harmful
- Vegetable oils and trans fats are extensively processed and cause inflammation in the body, including the eyes
- These types of fats are found in many processed and high sugar foods, such as cakes, pastries, and margarines
- This inflammation can contribute to causes of macular degeneration
- Some people may have a sensitivity to plant defense chemicals
The sugar industry's influence on heart disease studies
- The sugar industry paid scientists to conduct flawed studies blaming fat for heart disease instead of sugar
- Many people may have made dietary choices based on this misinformation
- The internet has helped prevent similar incidents and spread more accurate information
Results of Rat Feeding Study,
- The Impossible Burger contains SLH, a genetically modified yeast-derived protein that gives it a meaty taste and makes it appear to bleed when cut.
- Rat feeding studies suggest that the burger may not be safe to eat, and the US Food Department and Drug Administration previously raised concerns about the safety of SLH.
Push for Bug Consumption,
- Joe and Bridget discuss the unified push for bug consumption and the potential consequences of the bug apocalypse.
- They both express hesitation about the idea but recognize the resource benefits.
Nootropics and Memory
- Nootropics are real and have a science behind them
- AlphaBrain is the best version, but NeuroOne is also good
- Nootropics are designed to enhance memory and keep the mind sharp
- Weed can affect short-term memory, but dreams improve after quitting
Parallel Economies and Censorship
- Parallel economies are being created due to censorship by certain companies
- Silos are forming and discourse is becoming problematic
- Elon Musk is trying to bring reasonable exchange of ideas back to Twitter
- Social media can lead to projection and mental health concerns
Conspiracy Theory with Google
- Allegations of censorship on social media platforms like YouTube and possibly Google Drive as well.
- Description of a Republican National Committee lawsuit against Gmail for false spam filters.
- Allegations of censorship and taking down the Kanye West Drink Champs interview from Google Drive.
- Goosebumps story of a stay-at-home dad's Google account being disabled for sending Google images of his son's genitalia.
- The story goes on to explain how the police got involved, scrutinizing his video and review team flagged, which too was investigated.
Mark's Story
- Description of a man, Mark, who lost his Google account.
- He lost everything from emails, contact information for friends and former colleagues, to documentation of his son's first years of life.
- He couldn't get the security codes he needed to sign into other internet accounts, locking him out of much of his digital life.
- Mark tried reaching out to Google, but the company was unhelpful, stating that Mark's account won't be reinstated.
- The story involves the San Francisco police department, who got involved with Mark's case, investigating him with a drive of his all text messages, photos, every single bit of Mark's digital life.
The Tradeoff for Online Content Moderation
- Law professor Kate Klonick believes it can be challenging to account for invisible aspects of a photo, such as the behavior of people sharing the image or the intentions of the person taking it.
- False positives are inevitable when scanning billions of images.
- Klonick argues that companies need a robust process for clearing and reinstating innocent people who are mistakenly flagged.
The Illusion of Privacy
- Pegasus spyware allows people to look into one's phone.
- Digital life is a tradeoff between convenience and privacy.
- Younger generations do not care about privacy as much as older generations.
Impact of the pandemic on children
- Rogan highlights the devastating impact that the pandemic has had on children's development
- Mentions the negative effects of park closures, lack of socialization, and remote learning
- Suggests that progressives who advocated for school shutdowns did not consider the harm inflicted on children
Misinformation and lack of consideration for nuance in COVID policies
- Rogan argues that COVID policies and vaccine mandates have been overly simplistic and prioritized pharmaceutical companies over nuance
- Believes that people who have recovered from the virus are being unfairly pressured to get vaccinated
- Criticizes the lack of transparency in COVID messaging and the dismissal of alternative viewpoints
Concerns about gender-affirming care and lack of evidence
- Testosterone is perceived as impressive and leads to the belief that it’s the real self.
- The push for gender-affirming care in young children is questioned, especially in the absence of robust evidence.
- In Europe, the science backing off, and attempts to put the brakes on the trend.
- On the contrary, in the US, the trend is gaining momentum quickly. The speaker questions whether this has to do with the pharma industry's influences.
Gender dysphoria being a social contagion
- There's a belief that gender dysphoria is socially contagious, especially among young people.
- The speaker thinks it's impossible to deny social contagion element existing.
- There's an observable uptick in gender dysphoria cases and an institutionalization of the trend.
- The speaker questions the language change in federal documents, replacing the word "women" with "birthing persons."
Puberty blockers and child mutilation
- Discussion about puberty blockers and giving kids different sex hormones
- Joe Rogan expresses concern about it being child mutilation
- People are attacked for having a different opinion
- Rogan predicts pushback against this movement
Red wave and Republican voters
- Discussion about Red wave and Republican voters
- Some previously liberal voters are now leaning towards voting for Republican candidates
- Polling numbers may not reflect the actual opinions of people
Attack on Pelosi's Husband
- Paul Pelosi, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, violently assaulted by a man with a hammer in their San Francisco home
- Attacker was yelling "Where is Nancy?"
- Speaker Pelosi was in DC at the time
- Suspect identified as David De Pape, motive under investigation
- Paul Pelosi hospitalized, non-life threatening injuries
Police Respond to Attack on Pelosi's Husband
- Police arrive at Pelosi's residence to find husband and assailant fighting over a hammer
- Attacker identified as David De Pape, asked for Nancy Pelosi
- Pelosi received excellent medical care
- Suspect to be charged with attempted homicide
Politicians and Power
- Politicians enter the system to succeed and work with special interests.
- Term limits and laws limiting bills to one topic could help fix the system.
- However, people in power don't want to fix it and don't work for the people, but for corporations.
- The media is gaslighting everyone, and the debate between Federer and Oz is hard to watch due to Biden's clear brain issue.
Biden's Cognitive Decline
- Biden had a stroke five months ago and is clearly experiencing cognitive decline.
- The Reddit conspiracy about the Federer and Oz debate removal does not seem to be true.
- The media is gaslighting everyone, and it is hard to watch the Federer and Oz debate due to Biden's clear issues.
- Biden wears Carhartt hoodies to appear working class, but it seems contrived.
Bringing civility and balance to politics
- A call to bring both parties together
- Criticism of John Fetterman's extreme positions on crime, drugs, immigration, and taxes
Senate hearing on Dr. Oz's weight loss endorsements
- Senator McCaskill grills Oz for endorsing unproven weight loss supplements
- Oz defends his statements and products, but is criticized for giving false hope to viewers
- Joe and team question whether Oz was misled or lying
- Importance of scientific evidence in weight loss industry discussed
Semi glutide for weight loss
- Insulin helps move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used as energy.
- Semi glutide treatment shows efficacy for the treatment of obesity.
- Patients receiving semi glutide 2.4 milligrams lost a mean of 6% of their weight by week 12 and 12% of their weight by week 28.
Weight loss outcomes associated with semi glutide
- Study evaluates weight loss outcomes associated with semi glutide treatment at doses used in randomized clinical trials for patients with overweight or obesity.
- Cohort study of 175 patients shows a total weight loss percentage achieved of 5.9% at three months and 10.9% at six months.
- The results suggest that semi glutide treatment in the regular clinical setting was associated with weight loss similar to that seen in randomized clinical trials.
Coping with colic and the postpartum period
- Colic is defined as inconsolable crying for more than three hours a day, at least three days a week for at least three weeks
- It can drive caregivers to the point of insanity
- Help is necessary during the postpartum period, especially during the first three months
- The shift of becoming a parent is a dramatic physical, psychological and emotional change
- Mama Bear is a real thing, and people without children may not fully understand
Regrets about promiscuity
- The author wrote a piece called "I regret being a slut"
- Regrets were felt prior to having children
- The culture of being a proud slut may not align with personal values
- Some people may feel societal pressure to be sexually liberated
- Regrets about past decisions may surface unexpectedly
The Beginning of Cracking
- The speaker feels shame and regret about something related to comedy
- Writing a piece about a book that framed what she had been feeling
- The sexual revolution and how it affected the speaker's generation
- The birth control pill and its effect on women's bodies and attraction to men
The Negative Impact of the Sexual Revolution on Women
- Feminism is good, but the sexual revolution left many women feeling empty
- Women have been sold a lie that they can live life without consequences like men
- The book "The Case Against the Sexual Revolution" by Louise Perry gave people like the speaker a voice
- The impact of the book on the speaker and the effect of the piece on women and men who read it