Its A Conspiracy! | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2020-05-22 | Are we living through the golden age of conspiracy theories? Laci Green takes a closer look at the psychology of conspiracy theories, the internet rabbit hole, and what we can learn from real conspiracies. For transcripts and to learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2022-03-11 | Discourse about hot-button social issues is broken. Can we fix it?Sociologist Ilana Redstone joins Laci to discuss the challenges of embracing viewpoint diversity. They explore how identity politics took academia and social media by storm, society's turn toward moral absolutes, whether our intentions matter, bad behavior vs bigotry, dealing with being offended, the secret ingredient for a vibrant discourse, and more.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Hacking Polyamory | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2022-02-22 | Even in progressive company, polyamory is a widely misunderstood relationship style. Today we take a deep dive to better understand polyamory through the lens of our sexual evolution.Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller joins to discuss the stigmas of evolutionary psychology and polyamory, negotiating sexual boundaries, mate selection, dealing with jealousy, how poly can help people who struggle romantically, and technological threats to monogamy.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
The Secret Life of Emotions | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2022-02-01 | Emotions can feel like hardwired reactions that are out of our control. But what if this is all wrong? Laci explores a mind-bending new view of emotion that is changing everything.Neuropsychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett joins to discuss how emotions are made and how we can gain control of them, techniques to experience more joy, the psychological pros and cons of trigger warnings, and how to become more emotionally intelligent.Learn more about Indirect Message at lacigreen.tv/podcast. Laci's Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Laci's YouTube: youtube.com/lacigreenToday's guest: Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of How Emotions Are Made
The Hard Questions to Ask Before You Get Married | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-12-23 | America's 50% divorce rate is a jarring reality check. In this episode, Laci shares her evolving thoughts about getting married. She discusses why we tend to ask the wrong questions before tying the knot, the 4 communication habits that destroy relationships, and a shockingly simple way we can cut the divorce rate in half.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Is TikTok Manipulating Us? | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-12-02 | Seemingly overnight, TikTok became one of the most addictive social media apps on the planet. It is also the first giant created in the authoritarian state of China. Laci discusses how TikTok managed to capture the world's attention, their controversial history of censorship, and whether the app could be used as a weapon of mass manipulation.Guest: Chris Stokel-Walker, author of TikTok BoomContent Warning: brief mentions of slave*y, ablei*m, and the Uyghur gen*cideTo learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Hooking Up with Dr. Drew | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-10-21 | Dr. Drew dished out sex advice on the radio for over 30 years. He and his daughter Paulina join Laci for a fireside chat.They discuss their father/daughter relationship and the impact of Drew's fame, sex ed in '80s, how hook up culture developed, gender differences in desire, why college students binge drink, rejection and emotional development, rehabilitating abusers, and more. Content Warning: brief mention of eating disorders, extensive discussion about perpetrators and rehabilitation. To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
The Female Dating Strategy | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-09-30 | Is dating the next feminist frontier? The ladies who started Reddit's Female Dating Strategy certainly think so. Laci is joined by the strategy's creators to explore what it means to unapologetically center women's needs in dating. They discuss their critiques of sex positive & liberal feminism, the "manosphere" and online backlash, the problem with 50/50 dating, "forever girlfriends", how they vet men for relationship success, and more.Content Warning: brief mentions of non-consensual choking and violent pornTo learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
The Quiet Poison of Virtue Signaling | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-09-25 | Moralizing, outrage, and condemnation are all over social media. While it may be well-intentioned, there is quite often a dark side to this behavior.Laci is joined by philosopher Dr. Brandon Warmke to explore the use and abuse of moral talk on social media. They discuss the five ways we virtue signal and why it is so widespread, the threat it poses to activist causes, and what those of us who crave better moral discourse can do about it. To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Is It Time to Redefine Body Positive? | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-08-02 | Despite the body positive movement's enormous virality online, girls and women are just as fixated on their bodies as they ever have been. Is there a better approach?Activists, researchers, and identical twins Drs. Lexie & Lindsay Kite join Laci to share their perspective. They discuss why the body positive movement has struggled to achieve its radical goals, self-objectification and a critique of the selfie, the effects of body shame on motivational states, diet talk, and integrating body positivity with a healthy lifestyle. Content Warning: brief mention of eating and exercise disorders.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Should Western Feminists Support Islam? | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-07-13 | Liberal feminism and Islam have become unlikely bedfellows; the hijab is largely celebrated, while critical discussion is hampered by accusations of bigotry. Activist Yasmine Mohammed, an ex-Muslim child abuse survivor who was forced to marry an Al Qaeda operative, questions the narrative.She joins Laci to discuss her life experiences, why the liberal conversation about Islam is so fraught, Islam (the doctrine) vs. Muslims (the people), double standards and racism, violence prevention in multicultural societies, and feminist approaches to the hijab.Content Warning: discussions of sensitive cultural issues, child abuse, homophobia, descriptions of FGM, sexual violence, and suicide.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Unpacking Sex Addiction | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-06-28 | Is it possible to become addicted to sex? How much sex is too much, exactly? Laci is joined by Dr. David Ley to untangle the sticky web of sex addiction. Ley makes the case against the concept of sex addiction, arguing that it is rooted in sexual shame. They discuss sexual repression, porn addiction, "normal" sexuality, impulse control, politically incorrect fantasies, and why our sexual fantasies often correlate with our politics. Content Notice. This episode contains: frank discussions of sensitive sexuality issues, a brief mention of a mass shooting, and brief descriptions of sadomasochistic sex acts.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
The Sex Ed Spiral | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2021-04-30 | How does making sex ed videos on YouTube land you in the center of the online culture wars? Pretty quickly, in fact.Laci is joined by YouTuber Arielle Scarcella for an open ended discussion of her controversial perspectives and work. They discuss critiques of "woke" activism, abusive tactics in leftist circles, lesbian identity, impossible discussions about sex and gender, Arielle's "conservative" re-brand, being a lesbian on OnlyFans, and collective self-censorship.Content Warning: This episode contains frank discussions of sensitive sexuality issues as well graphic descriptions of sex acts.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Is YouTube Radicalizing People? | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2020-12-16 | A storm of media coverage regularly accuses YouTube of radicalizing the masses with their recommendation algorithm. The only problem? A closer look at the research paints a very different picture.In this episode, Laci and Anna explore the YouTube politics scene and how the 2020 algorithm works. They discuss left and right content "bubbles", mainstream media vs. YouTube, the plight of independent content creators, and why the rabbit hole theory has enduring psychological appeal.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Your Attention, Please! | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2020-10-09 | The internet is flooded with attempts to grab our attention. So what gets us to click?Laci and Ben discuss the booming attention economy and how it is changing the world, from parasocial relationships to politics. They discuss 7 common tactics used to capture (and sell) our attention.To learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
The Stoic Challenge | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2020-09-04 | How do you handle the setbacks in your life? Laci and Bill discuss a variety of practical Stoic techniques to find greater resilience and strength in the face of life's challenges. Conversation topics include our need for social approval, righteous anger and victimhood, dealing with failure and rejection, declining civility, an unusual approach to grief, the trappings of consumerism, and what it truly means to embrace our circumstances.For transcripts and to learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Mask Hysteria | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2020-07-22 | Perhaps the biggest threat in a pandemic is not the virus itself...but how we react to it.Last year, Dr. Steven Taylor predicted what would happen in the next pandemic with astonishing accuracy. In this episode, Laci and Steve discuss media distortion, the politicization of masks, backlash to mandates, American individualism vs. collectivism, the upcoming anti-vax crisis, personality types prone to mask hesitance, depressive realism vs. optimism bias, and what the past predicts about the future. For transcripts and to learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contactGuest Info:Take Dr. Steven Taylor's COVID-19 psychological assessment at coronaphobia.org.
Anonymity vs. Cancel Culture | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2020-07-08 | Anonymity is blamed for some of the worst behavior online. Should everyone be forced to reveal their true identity instead? In this episode, Laci argues that anonymity isn't the boogeyman we believe it to be. She is joined by Scott Alexander from Slate Star Codex to discuss his crisis over a forced doxxing at the New York Times, the double edged sword of cancel culture, China's censorship problem, internet trolls, and why we struggle with self control online.Get in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contactGUESTScott Alexander of Slate Star CodexSlate Star Codex: slatestarcodex.comFor transcripts and to learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcast
The End of Policing? | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2020-06-19 | Is policing as we know it on the way out? In this episode, we discuss the militarization of the police, whether we should defund police departments, and what it will take to move forward in the wake of so much state-sanctioned violence and trauma.For transcripts and to learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contactFind the NYU Policing Project at policingproject.org
Till Death Do Us Part | INDIRECT MESSAGE Indirect Message 2020-05-08 | Laci Green explores the myriad ways that existential anxiety may affect human behavior. She is joined by Dr. Jeff Greenberg, one of the original researchers behind Terror Management Theory. She explores what Terror Management Theory is, and how our closely held beliefs and self esteem help us to live forever.YouTube Video version here: youtube.com/watch?v=h5PvJ3JzpCUFor transcripts and to learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Disagreeing Better (feat. Peter Boghossian) Indirect Message 2020-02-13 | As mass media infiltrates our lives, our communication skills are waning. Laci is joined by Peter Boghossian to discuss methods to navigate political disagreements. Topics include:The psychological functions of virtue signaling, belief hygiene, if and when to draw the line with friends, how to change minds, justice vs. kindness, silencing dissidents, managing anger, and letting others be wrong.For transcripts and to learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
Confessions of an Ex-Mormon (feat. John Dehlin) Indirect Message 2020-02-06 | Faith crises have gone viral. Laci explores the stories of three ex-mormons who learn more than they bargained for, and the creative ways they communicate their differences with devout loved ones.She is joined by John Dehlin of the Mormon Stories Podcast.For transcripts and to learn more about Indirect Message, visit:http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcastGet in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenContact Laci: lacigreen.tv/contact
(Cam) Girl Power! (feat. Ginger Banks) Indirect Message 2020-01-08 | What happens when girl power unites with the household webcam? Meet the modern cam girl.Chapter 1: Girl PowerGirl power grew out the 90s punk rock scene and eventually dominated pop music. Nearly 30 years later, it continues to make an impact in unexpected ways.Chapter 2: The Sex Work RevolutionA heated feminist debate about sex work churns online. Laci explores how the blurred lines between private and public life creates new relationships and career options. Chapter 3: The Secret Life of Cam GirlsLaci chats with Ginger Banks, a well known cam girl. They discuss her foray into camming, the problems facing performers, and what it all means for girls and the internet.Get in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenFor transcripts or to learn more about Indirect Message, visit: http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcast
Facing the Camera (feat. TomSka) Indirect Message 2019-12-11 | Laci is joined by YouTube's TomSka, creator of asdfmovie, to discuss the joys and horrors of baring your soul to millions of strangers online.Among other topics, they discuss ego and social justice activism, asking fans for money, the ethics of oversharing, and what it means to turn the camera on yourself.Get in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenFor transcripts and more information: lacigreen.tv/podcastFind TomSka on YouTube! youtube.com/tomskaTom's vlog channel: youtube.com/user/DarkSquidge
Rumor Has It (feat. Taylor Carlson) Indirect Message 2019-11-22 | Juicy gossip has entertained us for centuries. But what happens when the rumor mill comes for you?Chapter 1: The Rumor MillLaci traces the origins of the gossip industry and shares some of her own experiences with rumors online.Chapter 2: #SaveMarinaJoyceMass hysteria broke out online after Marina Joyce posted a video with an unblinking stare and bruises on her arms. Laci recounts the bizarre story.Chapter 3: The Info Warp Laci is joined by Dr. Taylor Carlson to discuss the psychology of rumor and misinformation. They explore how a story gets changed from person to person. They discuss why we spread rumors, what type of person is prone to gossip, and why we tend to gravitate toward negative information. Get in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenTo write in or learn more about Indirect Message, visit lacigreen.tv/podcast!
Did Apps Kill Dating? (feat. Michael Bruch) Indirect Message 2019-11-01 | Dating should be easier than ever. And yet...it feels more exhausting. Where did we go wrong?Chapter 1: Woman Seeks ManLaci shares her crazy first experience with online dating. She pays tribute to the old school dating services that paved the way to the future.Chapter 2: Failure to LaunchI got 99 problems and most of them are dating apps. Laci explores the pain and pleasure points of today's dating tools. Chapter 3: The MatchmakersLaci interviews Michael Bruch, creator of the independent dating app Sweet Pea. They discuss gender differences in online dating, how to find dating success, and some of the more insidious aspects of the dating biz.Get in touch on Twitter: twitter.com/gogreen18Facebook: facebook.com/officiallacigreenTo write in or learn more about Indirect Message, visit lacigreen.tv!
Dangerous Speech (feat. Jillian York) Indirect Message 2019-10-24 | Online censorship is increasing around the world. What kind of speech (if any) goes too far?Chapter 1: Your Video Has Been RemovedLaci recounts the escalating censorship of her s*x education YouTube channel.Chapter 2: The Biggest InfluencerF**king algorithms. How do they work? The brutal reality of the codes that govern the internet. Chapter 3: The Great, Grey AreaLaci discusses free speech online with Jillian York of the EFF. They discuss an array of topics: increasing censorship around the world, h*te speech, har*ssment, the cases of Milo Yiannopoulos and Stephen Crowder, s*x work, neo-n*zi speech, Twitter’s not-so-free-speech policy, and how to save the internet.
Theres No I In Meme (feat. Tay Zonday) Indirect Message 2019-10-14 | Memes are the language of the internet. What can they teach us about society? And what happens when you accidentally become one?Chapter 1: What Do You Meme?Laci discusses the concept of a meme. Why do some memes spread while others die immediately?Chapter 2: The Very First Internet MemeLaci speculates on the first meme she encountered online and the curious virality of Godwin's Law. Chapter 3: Becoming A MemeLaci chats with Tay Zonday about his early viral hit, Chocolate Rain. They discuss why the song went viral, its message about race, and the existential crises of being a meme.Find Tay Zonday on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/tayzondayFind Laci on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/gogreen18My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/officiallacigreenTranscripts and more info about Indirect Message here: lacigreen.tv/podcast
Internet Kids (feat. My Sister) - full length Indirect Message 2019-10-14 | Welcome to the Super Official First Episode!Chapter 1: Internet KidsLaci takes a trip down memory lane and discusses the early internet and digital identity.Chapter 2: Trouble on the PlaygroundYoutube drama, the psychology of public humiliation, and the pros and cons of cancel culture.Chapter 3: Age of AnxietyLaci chats with her sister, a therapist, about the rise of social media related mental health problems and how to have a healthier relationship with your screen(s).Find Laci on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/gogreen18My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/officiallacigreenTranscripts and more info about Indirect Message here: lacigreen.tv/podcast
The Death of Expertise (feat. Tom Nichols) - full length Indirect Message 2019-10-14 | The post-truth era has arrived. How do we address mass misinformation and deception online?Chapter 1: The Death of ExpertiseLaci reflects on the promise of the internet to bridge the information gap...and the messy reality we got instead.Chapter 2: *Fake News Intensifies*Laci and Tom share their perspectives on why fake news is so pervasive. Should social media companies intervene? They discuss the anti-vax movement, the 24/7 news cycle, and activist websites that pose as news sources.Chapter 3: A Capitalist EducationDr. Nichols lays out his case for the role of higher education in the fake news crisis.Find Tom on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/radiofreetomFind Laci on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/gogreen18My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/officiallacigreenTranscripts and more info about Indirect Message here: lacigreen.tv/podcast
