[Live Daily] When toxic begets toxic: online conversations, misunderstandings and some lessons.

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[Live Daily] When toxic begets toxic: online conversations, misunderstandings and some lessons.

In this transcript, the speaker discusses the negative effects of toxic tribalism and how it prevents healthy conversations from taking place. They mention the issue of trans rights and the breakdown of discourse and science surrounding it. They reflect on a recent article that caused controversy, involving a blind date between a lesbian and a trans woman that did not disclose important information. The speaker expresses frustration about the conflation of personal experiences with policy and law, and their concern about deception in dating. They also explain the concept of the “cotton ceiling” and the conflicts within the LGBT community regarding lesbians’ right to say no to men. In conclusion, the speaker highlights the responsibility of the media, specifically mentioning The Guardian, in perpetuating gaslighting and concealing important information in their articles.