The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 503. One Woman’s War on P*rnhub | Laila Mickelwait
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Dec 2, 2024 
Laila Mickelwait, founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, passionately advocates against sex trafficking and the exploitation enabled by Pornhub. She reveals troubling connections between adult content and trafficking, stressing the need for accountability in the industry. Their conversation explores the psychological impacts of graphic content on youth and the challenges of severing financial ties with Pornhub. Laila shares her personal journey of activism, urging society to confront the dark realities of online pornography and support meaningful change.
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Pornhub: A Crime Scene
- Laila Mickelwait has been combating sex trafficking for 18 years, focusing on the intersection of the porn industry and criminal sexual abuse.
- She tested Pornhub's upload system, revealing its lack of moderation and leading to the realization that it was a "crime scene."
The Novelty Edge in Pornography
- The escalating nature of content on porn sites mirrors the behavior of serial sexual killers, driven by a need for novelty.
- This "novelty edge" fuels a progression towards increasingly graphic and violent content, desensitizing viewers.
Extreme Content on Porn Sites
- Modern pornography, readily accessible on free "tube sites", exposes young people to extreme content, far exceeding previous generations' experiences.
- A study found that 1 in 8 videos on Pornhub's homepage displayed sexual violence, highlighting the severity of the issue.
