What impact is porn having on our society? And what should we do about it? It’s easy to blame porn for a lot - sexual assault rates, the burgeoning Gen Z gender divide, plastic surgery. But what’s the truth about internet porn?The average age Australian kids see porn is 13. Lots of them come across it by accident, and they generally don’t like to be surprised by it online. More than half of Australian 15-22 year old guys are watching porn weekly. For girls, that number is only 14%. Around 20% of people around the world watch porn regularly. Where are people watching porn? Is there a distinction between good porn and bad porn? Or safe porn and dangerous porn? How do we talk to our kids about it, and at what age? Is regulation the answer?In this episode we start to understand porn, where it is and who’s watching it.Head to our website for transcripts and show notes - www.headlineproductions.net/originalpodcasts/therealityof Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THE REALITY OF
How is internet pornography impacting our society? Kids are first seeing porn, on average, by the time they’re 13. With the growth of AI and the pervasiveness of social media, it's nearly impossible to miss. Is it changing our sex lives or is the algorithm just responding to our desires? What's this billion dollar industry really like for the creators making content? Is violence increasing? Are young people at the forefront of an unprecedented social experiment? Will regulation solve this or will it amplify a darker reality? Investigative journalist, Liz Keen spoke with experts around the world to find answers. The Reality of Porn is an eight part documentary podcast series rolling out from September 24.Head to our website for transcripts and show notes - www.headlineproductions.net/originalpodcasts/therealityof Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Reality Of is an in-depth podcast series that unravels important issues shaping our world. Season 1 - The Reality Of Porn takes a deep dive into the reality of internet pornography. From violence in adult content and how that affects kids to the psychological effects on relationships and mental health, we break down the latest research and surprising statistics. Over the course of multiple episodes, we explore the complex relationship between porn and society. This podcast series was supported by The Walkley Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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