In this episode, Dara is joining the dots between some recent topical news stories. He talks about a female icon of American entertainment – blonde, beautiful, independent, diminutive and unknowable; who else could it be other than Miss Piggy! And what does that embodiment of female power have in common with the late Dolly Parton? Quite a lot actually, but of particular interest is the nature of their apparent agelessness and consistency.
Are women allowed to age? What does society give them permission to do as the physical and aesthetic aspects of youth and prime adulthood make way for the gravitational effects of time? And what are the poor men to do who want them to stay perfect forever? Well, they can always turn to sex dolls and contribute to a burgeoning industry that gives free license to its consumers to do anything they want to their female substitute.
A weary Dara tries to make sense of the intersection between tech, free market capitalism, radicalised masculinity, and the catering to male sexual desires that seems to create even darker corners for the gender war to express itself.
Also, the power of masks, farewell to Tim Curry, and the excellence of Andrew Scott. Oh, and an unexpected review of the podcast!
Elevate Society review of The ClearOut: https://elevatesociety.com/the-clearout-podcast-review/