The Influence of Online Trans Communities on Gender Identity

The podcast episode explores the impact of online trans communities on gender identity, particularly among natal females. It discusses how these communities attract individuals who question their gender and adopt radical new beliefs about sex and gender. The episode highlights the parallels between this phenomenon and other psychiatric phenomena of the past, such as multiple personality disorder. It also delves into the undercover visits made by Eliza Mondegrine, a graduate student, to conferences on gender identity. The episode emphasizes the physical effects of transition and the long-term consequences it may have on individuals.