College Matters from The Chronicle Is That Our Chancellor in the Porno?
Dec 3, 2024
Joe Gow, former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, shares his controversial journey after posting explicit videos online. He discusses balancing personal freedom with professional integrity, highlighting the tension between academic leadership and societal norms. Gow reflects on the complexities of intimacy in his personal life and its impacts on his public role. The conversation raises thought-provoking questions about First Amendment rights, academic freedom, and the repercussions faced by individuals straddling dual lives in academia and the adult film industry.
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Early Stages of Pornography
- Joe Gow and his wife Carmen explored non-monogamy and found polyamory wasn't for them.
- They discovered a shared interest in creating pornographic videos, initially for private enjoyment.
Professionalization of Hobby
- They attended an Exotica conference and began working with professional performers and studios.
- Gow emphasizes they paid professionals; it was a hobby, not a career.
Balancing Private Life and Public Role
- Gow considered the potential consequences of his hobby being public.
- He questions how much of someone's life an employer truly owns, especially regarding personal time and the internet.