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It's A Conspiracy! May 22, 2020

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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.
Featuring Dr. Joe Uscinski.

Till Death Do Us Part May 08, 2020

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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 belief systems and self esteem help us to live forever.

Disagreeing Better Jan 22, 2020

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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.

Confessions of an Ex-Mormon Jan 08, 2020

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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.
To learn more about Indirect Message, visit http://www.lacigreen.tv/podcast!

(Cam) Girl Power! Dec 18, 2019

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What happens when girl power unites with the household webcam? Meet the modern cam girl.
Chapter 1: Girl Power
Girl 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 Revolution
A heated feminist debate about sex work churns online. Laci explores how the blurred lines between private and public creates new relationships and career options.
Chapter 3: The Secret Life of Cam Girls
Laci 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.
For more about Indirect Message or to contact Laci, visit lacigreen.tv/podcast!

Facing The Camera Dec 04, 2019

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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.

Rumor Has It Nov 20, 2019

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Juicy gossip has entertained us for centuries. But what happens when the rumor mill comes for you?

Chapter 1: The Rumor Mill
Laci traces the origins of the gossip industry and shares some of her own experiences with rumors online.

Chapter 2: #SaveMarinaJoyce
Mass 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.
For more information about Indirect Message, visit lacigreen.tv/podcast
Keep up with me on Twitter! twitter.com/gogreen18

Did Apps Kill Dating? Oct 30, 2019

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Online dating is here to stay. Dating should be easier than ever. And yet...it feels more exhausting. Where did we go wrong?

Chapter 1: Woman Seeks Man
Laci 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 Launch
I 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 Matchmakers
Laci 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.
To learn more about Indirect Message, visit: lacigreen.tv/podcast

Dangerous Speech Oct 16, 2019

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Online censorship is increasing around the world. What kind of speech (if any) goes too far?

Chapter 1: Your Video Has Been Removed
Laci recounts the escalating censorship of her sex education YouTube channel.

Chapter 2: The Biggest Influencer
F**king algorithms. How do they work? The brutal reality of the codes that govern the internet.

Chapter 3: The Great, Gray Area
Laci discusses free speech online with Jillian York of the EFF. They discuss an array of topics: increasing censorship around the world, hate speech, harassment, the cases of Milo Yiannopoulos and Stephen Crowder, sex work, neo-nazi speech, Twitter’s not-so-free-speech policy, and how to save the internet.
Find Jillian York online at: https://twitter.com/jilliancyork

For transcripts and more about Indirect Message, visit: lacigreen.tv/podcast

There's No "I" In Meme Oct 02, 2019

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Featuring Tay Zonday, creator of "Chocolate Rain"!

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 Meme
Laci speculates on the first meme she encountered online and the curious virality of Godwin's Law.

Chapter 3: Becoming A Meme
Laci 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.
For more information about this episode and a transcript visit: lacigreen.tv/podcast

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