Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella Doomscroll 26: Aella
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Jul 28, 2025 
Aella, a writer and sex worker known for her blog Knowingless, shares her unique perspectives on modern relationships in a world increasingly influenced by AI. She discusses the intersection of trauma, societal narratives, and personal identity shaped by her strict upbringing. The conversation touches on the fascinating overlap of online politics and personal fetishes, critiques of neoliberalism, and the complexities of modern debate culture. Aella also reflects on the challenges and ethics surrounding relationships, technology, and evolving sexual dynamics.
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Trauma Is Culturally Determined
- Trauma is culturally determined and depends on the narrative around the experience.
- What causes trauma is the betrayal and societal meaning, not the physical act alone.
Politics Follow Social Status
- Political commitments are heavily influenced by social status and cultural fashion.
- People tend to adopt beliefs that gain social status in their community rather than through pure ideological selection.
Life in a Camgirl Group House
- Aella lived in a group house full of camgirls and frequent Vegas porn industry events.
- This lifestyle involved a communal and sex-positive environment among women.