Good Noticings

Noticing Elizabeth Gilbert’s Next Chapter, Selena Gomez’s Wedding, and Jay Shetty’s Secret

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Oct 1, 2025
This discussion dives into the complex world of friendship and the dangers of discerning true connections in a digital age. They tackle the rising skepticism around hormonal birth control and its ties to anti-contraception sentiments on TikTok. Insights into Jay Shetty's interview technique reveal intriguing dynamics with celebrities like Emma Watson. They also contemplate the ethical storytelling in Elizabeth Gilbert's latest revelations about love and addiction, spiced up with a peek at Selena Gomez's wedding buzz.
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INSIGHT

Wearable AI Replaces Real Friendship

  • The Friend pendant is a wearable AI that constantly listens and texts snarky commentary about your life.
  • Claire and Ashley argue that replacing human friendship with paid surveillance companionship is antisocial and dangerous.
INSIGHT

TikTok Birth-Control Panic Is Politically Charged

  • Anti-birth-control content on TikTok is prolific and often lacks medical sourcing.
  • Claire warns this misinformation intersects with proto-natalist politics and threatens reproductive rights.
ADVICE

Talk To A Doctor Before Quitting Birth Control

  • If you experience problems on contraception, consult a medical professional and consider alternatives like an IUD.
  • Avoid making reproductive choices based solely on viral social posts without medical guidance.
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