The Pendulum of Progress: Understanding Societal Shifts
Updates on Kyron Horman, Idaho Town Hall, Idaho Murders and the Pendulum Effect
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction and Mother's Day Reflections
00:59 Case Updates and Political Extremes
03:08 The Idaho Town Hall Incident
06:00 Reactions to the Idaho Murders
08:55 The Importance of Patience in Legal Cases
11:57 New Developments in the Kyron Horman Case
14:57 The Pendulum Effect in Politics and Progress
21:37 Navigating Progress and Setbacks
22:22 Moral License and Political Reactions
24:27 The Influence of Language on Behavior
28:25 Cultural Shifts and Generational Changes
33:16 The Importance of Plan B for Women
34:35 Body Positivity and Cultural Trends
35:29 The Science vs. Anti-Science Debate
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pendulum-effect
https://blavity.com/dateline-idaho-murders-update-new-details
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2025/04/02/karen-read-case-key-players-retrial/
https://ssir.org/books/excerpts/entry/tackling_moral_self_licensings
Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3261136/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/04/06/eugenics-college-genetics-education/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/03/r-word-right-wing-rise
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