4 chapters across the catalog
The Guardian published a long-form thesis suggesting a link between the consumption of internet pornography and the political rise of Donald Trump. The article argues that pornographic tropes make audiences more gullible by presenting unrealistic social interactions as reality.
Internet Pornography and Male Productivity Concerns
A segment on The Joy Behar Show discussed the proliferation of free internet pornography and its impact on men working from home. An "expert" claimed that easy access to porn has led to a 500% increase in masturbation among some men, potentially reducing their motivation to seek real-world relationships. The hosts suggest this media narrative may be a precursor to new regulations or social stigmas regarding private internet usage.
Germany and Finland are moving toward mandatory internet traffic filtering under the guise of protecting children from illegal content. Critics argue that these "watch lists" are actually tools for political censorship. An anecdote is shared about a Finnish researcher who was investigated for child pornography after exposing the flaws in the government's ban list.
Internet Censorship, Australian Content Filtering
Australia's move to implement a mandatory internet filter is compared to the "Great Firewall of China." While the stated goal is to block illegal content and hardcore pornography, critics argue the move is actually about establishing a system for broader content control and political scanning.
