Topic: Hygiene

3 chapters across the catalog

32: Nocebo
51:22 - 54:40

32: Nocebo

Hand Dryers, Bacteria and Paper Towel Propaganda

A discussion on mind control uses the example of public restroom hand dryers. A viral story claimed these devices blow bacteria and "poop particles" onto hands, leading many businesses to switch back to paper towels. The hosts suggest this was a successful propaganda campaign likely influenced by the paper industry to change consumer behavior through fear.

29: The Rona
38:56 - 40:39

29: The Rona

World Health Organization, Cash Hygiene, and Martial Law

The World Health Organization clarifies its stance on using cash, advising people to wash their hands after handling money rather than calling for its abolition. The hosts view the discouragement of cash and restrictions on movement as a form of "martial law light."

21: You're the Father
1:48:04 - 1:50:45

21: You're the Father

Masculine Traits and Household Dynamics

A lighter discussion on masculine traits, such as the desire to provide and fix things (e.g., changing tires or catching spiders). The hosts share a personal anecdote about household "equality" based on hygiene, specifically the rule of closing the toilet lid before flushing to prevent the spread of germs. They link the male desire to "win" prizes at fairs to ancestral hunter-gatherer instincts.