Beyond Gender

In this episode, Dr. Craig Wiener joins the podcast to discuss the growing trend of protectionism in Western societies, fueled by the medicalization of psychology and the drive to safeguard individuals against perceived harms.

Dr. Wiener shares his extensive experience as a therapist and the philosophy behind his work, including his book 'Backyard Politics,' which examines the dichotomy between protectors and promoters. The conversation delves into how diagnoses like ADHD and gender dysphoria can act as thought-stopping mechanisms, preventing deeper analysis and self-improvement, and the potential societal consequences of over-protectionism.

The discussion also addresses the roles of parenting, traditional psychology, and the need for balanced approaches to foster self-reliance and resilience in individuals.

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Joe Figliolia is a policy analyst at the Manhattan Institute.In this podcast episode Joe discusses his report on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) as a case study in how medical societies adopt positions on paediatric gender 'medicine' without independently evaluating evidence, instead deferring to a small set of associations in a “citation cartel.” He describes how this area has been captured and how he has come across many flaws and contradictions in the policies he’s studied.

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Gurwinder Bhogal is a writer with a background in tech. In this episode, Gurwinder explores with us the addictive design of social media and its effects, drawing parallels to casino design. He also discusses his personal interactions with Luigi Mangione and provides some philosophical wisdom on how to navigate life in the digital age.

In this episode, we delve into the complex and evolving concept of the self-coined 'Successor Ideology' with author Wesley Yang. Wesley discusses how this ideology aims to move beyond traditional liberalism and redefine societal norms and institutions.
The episode explores the implications of this societal shift on politics, law, and everyday life, while highlighting the critical role of public opinion and political action in countering extreme measures.

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In this episode, Jasmin Faulk discusses being born in Saudi Arabia, growing up under gender segregation and strict rules for girls and women, and later moving to the United States. She describes the moment girls are required to be covered in public, and how. She explains the broader legal and social restrictions on women and recounts how fear of surveillance shaped daily life.

She connects her experiences with concerns about censorship and ‘canceling’ in the U.S., arguing that polarized reactions create a ‘horseshoe’ cycle of fundamentalism. She emphasizes that biological sex remains crucial to women’s safety and health. The conversation also covers men’s experiences in restrictive societies.

Jasmin has a memoir "The Last Sand Storm."

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