The Brain Candy Podcast

773: Controlled Aggression, Country of the Blind, & Bad Doctor

Dec 18, 2023

The podcast discusses topics such as controlled aggression, a documentary about a deceptive surgeon, a memoir on blindness, skiing for disabled individuals, a double life of an Alabama mayor, and AI's 'hotness problem'.

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Quick takeaways

The dangers of hypocrisy and living a double life were explored in the context of a mayor's secret online persona.

The challenges faced by blind individuals were discussed, including the varying preferences for descriptive captions in movies and the difficulties of navigating public spaces and finding employment.

The impact of AI on perceptions of attractiveness and the prevalence of highly attractive images online were highlighted.

Deep dives

A Mayor's Double Life in Alabama

In a conservative town, the mayor, Bubba, was exposed for posting racy photos and claiming to be transitioning online. This caused a lot of controversy and scrutiny, given his conservative values and position as a pastor and mayor. He initially defended his private life as his own business, but the situation escalated. Eventually, he took his own life after a welfare check was conducted by the police.

Introduction

2min

Reflecting on an Adventure and Lessons Learned

2min

Controlled Aggression and Vacation Mishaps

8min

Heartwarming stories and the importance of treating children with care

3min

New Book 'Miss Fit' and Netflix Documentary 'Bad Doctor'

7min

Therapist Belief Systems, Liquid IV Hydration, and Disturbing Documentaries

2min

Distressing Situations and the Limitations of Mental Health Professionals

10min

Creative Job Opportunities for People with different abilities and the 'Be My Eyes' App

4min

Preferences and Perspectives of Blind and Deaf Individuals

8min

10.

Accessibility and Inclusive Spaces

5min

11.

The Tragic Case of a Double Life

10min

We're getting life lessons from Paul Meister from beyond the grave about how to be aggressive without disaster. Sarah is having a rough start to her Mexico vacation, but we remain optimistic. Susie talks about a documentary called Bad Doctor about a surgeon who claimed to create a miracle prosthetic windpipe that he transplanted into patients, but it turned out to be a complete lie and ended up killing people. We discuss a memoir called Country of the Blind about a man who is becoming blind, and what he learned about vision, disabilities, and the way we all understand the world. Sarah talks about disabled people who ski including a special ski made for people who are paralyzed. Susie describes a Alabama mayor named Bubba who was outed for living a double life, and we debate whether the private lives of public figures should ever be exposed by journalists. Plus we hear why AI has a "hotness problem."

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