Diabolical Lies The Internet Has a Porn Problem—Just Not the One You Think
Jul 27, 2025
The podcast dives into the discomfort surrounding reality dating shows like 'Love Island USA' and their production dynamics. A lively discussion on 'Veep' leads to a critical take on the porn industry's evolution, paralleling its exploitative nature with reality TV's adult relationships. The hosts dissect how technology reshapes perceptions of sex and the accessibility of pornography for younger audiences. They also explore the legal and ethical challenges within the industry, feminist perspectives on pornography, and Dworkin's legacy on women's rights.
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Visceral Reaction To Love Island
- Katie describes watching Love Island as nauseating and uncanny, especially the shared sleeping arrangements.
- She says the show's set and constant neon made her physically uncomfortable while viewing intimate group dynamics.
Porn As A Tech Accelerator
- Caroline argues porn has historically driven major tech adoption because sexual demand reliably monetizes new media.
- She calls sexual desire an infinitely replenishable, highly profitable driver that shapes internet development.
Profit Versus Panic Shapes Porn Policy
- Caroline links the growth of porn to a twin dynamic: profit-seeking and moral panic, especially around protecting children.
- She notes this panic intensifies as porn technologies proliferate and reach younger users.
