What happens when girl power unites with the household webcam? Meet the modern cam girl. Chapter 1: Girl Power Girl power grew out the 90s punk rock scene and eventually dominated pop music. Nearly 30 years later, it continues to make an impact in unexpected ways. Chapter 2: The Sex Work Revolution A heated feminist debate about sex work churns online. Laci explores how the blurred lines between private and public creates new relationships and career options. Chapter 3: The Secret Life of...

Laci is joined by YouTube's TomSka, creator of asdfmovie, to discuss the joys and horrors of baring your soul to millions of strangers online. Among other topics, they discuss ego and social justice activism, asking fans for money, the ethics of oversharing, and what it means to turn the camera on yourself.

Juicy gossip has entertained us for centuries. But what happens when the rumor mill comes…for you? Chapter 1: The Rumor Mill Laci traces the origins of the gossip industry and shares some of her own experiences with rumors online. Chapter 2: #SaveMarinaJoyce Mass hysteria broke out online after Marina Joyce posted a video with an unblinking stare and bruises on her arms. Laci recounts the bizarre story. Chapter 3: The Info Warp Laci is joined by Dr. Taylor Carlson to discuss the psychology...

Online dating is here to stay. Dating should be easier than ever. And yet...it feels more exhausting. Where did we go wrong? Chapter 1: Woman Seeks Man Laci shares her crazy first experience with online dating. She pays tribute to the old school dating services that paved the way to the future. Chapter 2: Failure to Launch I got 99 problems...and most of them are dating apps. Laci explores the pain and pleasure points of today's dating tools. Chapter 3: The Matchmakers Laci interviews...

Online censorship is increasing around the world. What kind of speech (if any) goes too far? Chapter 1: Your Video Has Been Removed Laci recounts the escalating censorship of her sex education YouTube channel. Chapter 2: The Biggest Influencer F**king algorithms. How do they work? The brutal reality of the codes that govern the internet. Chapter 3: The Great, Gray Area Laci discusses free speech online with Jillian York of the EFF. They discuss an array of topics: increasing censorship...

Featuring Tay Zonday, creator of "Chocolate Rain"! Memes are the language of the internet. What can they teach us about society? And what happens when you accidentally become one? Chapter 1: What Do You Meme? Laci discusses the concept of a meme. Why do some memes spread while others die immediately? ​Chapter 2: The Very First Internet Meme Laci speculates on the first meme she encountered online and the curious virality of Godwin's Law. Chapter 3: Becoming A Meme Laci chats with Tay...

The post-truth era has arrived. How do we address mass misinformation and deception online? Chapter 1: The Death of Expertise Laci reflects on the promise of the internet to bridge the information gap...and the messy reality we got instead. ​ Chapter 2: *Fake News Intensifies* Laci and Tom share their perspectives on why fake news is so pervasive. Should social media companies intervene? We discuss the anti-vax movement, the 24/7 news cycle, and activist websites that pose as news...

Welcome to the Super Official First Episode of Indirect Message! Chapter 1: Internet Kids (03:42) Laci takes a trip down memory lane and discusses the early internet and digital identity. Chapter 2: Trouble on the Playground (08:38) Youtube drama, the psychology of public humiliation, and the pros and cons of cancel culture. Chapter 3: Age of Anxiety (23:57) Laci chats with her sister, a therapist, about the rise of social media related mental health problems and how to have a healthier...