Summary of Irreversible Damage? | Abigail Shrier - Jordan B. Peterson Podcast S4: E11

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Abigail Shrier discusses the dangers of transgenderism, particularly for teenage girls, in her book "Irreversible Damage." She argues that there is a lack of evidence for medically transitioning teenagers, and that this can lead to mental health problems. She also discusses how pornography is contributing to a decrease in sexual intimacy and marriages.

00:00:00 Abigail Schreier discusses her book, "Irreversible Damage: The Trans-Gender Craze and the Threat to Our Children," which examines the phenomenon of transgenderism and the dangers it poses to children. She discusses the prevalence of transgenderism among teenagers and the implications this has on their mental health.
00:05:00 Irreversible Damage? | Abigail Shrier discusses how social media is driving an increase in teenage girls identifying as transgender, and how this is a problem because there are no safeguards in place for these girls. She also touches on the fact that most professionals who disagree with affirmative care are silenced, and that this is a fringe position because there is no agreed-upon method of treating transgender teenagers.
00:10:00 Irreversible Damage? is a video about Ken Zucker, a professor who was fired from CAMH for advocating for waiting treatment for children with gender dysphoria. According to the video's host, this practice is increasing in the United States.
00:15:00 Irreversible Damage? discusses the increase in transgender identification among teenage girls, and the possibility that this is a result of society's increasing acceptance of transgender people. The article also critiques the idea that teenage girls are particularly susceptible to hysteria, pointing out that this has been seen with other behaviors, such as anorexia and bulimia, among young women.
00:20:00 In this video, Abigail Shrier discusses how social contagion among teenage boys can be detrimental, and how she relied on experts in order to make her conclusions. She also discusses the claim that there is a large literature supporting medical transition for teenagers, and the lack of evidence against it.
00:25:00 Jordan B. Peterson discusses how the medical community has rushed into transgender affirmationism without adequately considering the costs and benefits. He also discusses how the philosophy of gender identity that drives this movement is based on a false premise.
00:30:00 Irreversible Damage? argues that many teenage girls who identify as transgender do not have true dysphoria and are undergoing quick transition treatments without much oversight from doctors. The book also argues that rates of suicide and depression are on the rise among transgender populations, as social acceptance of the condition increases.
00:35:00 The speaker discusses the increasing trend of transgender identification, which they believe is motivated by ideological commitments rather than any larger goal. They explain that there is a difference between a man's lack of breasts and a non-binary person's lack of breasts, and go on to say that this difference is not understood by the non-binary identity.
00:40:00 The author of the book "Irreversible Damage?" argues that when gender theory is taught in schools, the classic binary genders are presented in a very stereotyped, unidimensional manner. This leads to confusion for young people trying to sort these things out, and can ultimately lead to misery.
00:45:00 Irreversible Damage? discusses the increasing social inacceptability of adolescents who identify as transgender or non-binary. The video also touches on the lack of intimate relationships and pornography's role in contributing to these issues.
00:50:00 Irreversible Damage? | Abigail Shrier - Jordan B. Peterson Podcast S4: E11 - The author discusses how young girls are seeing violent pornography at an early age, leading to less interest in dating and intimate relationships.
00:55:00 In this YouTube video, Abigail Shrier discusses how pornography's proliferation is contributing to a decrease in sexual intimacy and marriages. She also argues that transgender identification is often based on anxiety and can be harmful to mental health.

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Abigail Shrier discusses the risks and benefits of gender transition surgery in this video. She argues that the motivation for transitioning is often based on a deeply narcissistic wish to be in control of one's own identity, and that the potential side effects of the surgery – such as infertility, sexual dysfunction, and inability to orgasm – must be taken into account when analyzing its outcomes.

01:00:00 Irreversible Damage? | Abigail Shrier discusses the difficulty of studying the long-term mental health outcomes of gender transition surgery, citing studies that show a sudden spike in dysphoria and suicide ideation, as well as the Tavistock report that there is no mental health improvement for young women who undergo these treatments. She argues that the motivation for transitioning is based on a deeply narcissistic wish to be in control of one's own identity, and that it is infantilizing to think that one could determine their own identity.
01:05:00 Irreversible damage? | Abigail Shrier discusses the risks and benefits of gender transition, including changes to voice, facial features, and fertility.
01:10:00 Abigail Shrier discusses the pros and cons of transitioning genders, including the potential side effects of testosterone treatment, such as breast enlargement and leakage. She also discusses the personal consequences of writing the book, which has led to increased scrutiny and criticism.
01:15:00 Irreversible Damage? details the consequences of allowing children to transition without parental consent, such as infertility, reduced fertility, and sexual dysfunction.
01:20:00 Abigail Shrier discusses phalloplasty, which is a surgery that involves the removal of fat and muscle from around the forearm to create a neophallus. surgeons must be highly skilled and qualified in order to successfully perform the surgery, and the consequences of the surgery – such as sexual dysfunction and inability to orgasm – must be taken into account when analyzing its outcomes.
01:25:00 Jordan B. Peterson discusses his book "Irreversible Damage?" with Abigail Shrier. He discusses the controversy it has caused, and how he has remained pleased with the decision to write it.
01:30:00 In this video, Abigail Shrier discusses the impact of transgender surgery on individuals, and how society should approach the lies surrounding it. She also encourages people to be critical of the lies and stand up against them.