The Dick Effect

Going Viral, the Strangest of Things

In this episode, Abigail unpacks what it's like to go viral. A video on her science-themed TikTok blew up, clocking up 1 million in less than a week. We talk about how misinformation is amplified by the algorithm on social media, whereas factual content is left drifting far behind.  We also dip into the conspiracy theory that pushed her to make the viraltok. Spoiler alert... It's CERN and how they've opened portals to different dimensions. Double spoiler alert, CERN haven't done that! We will also take a break over the Summer to research some dickish things to come back with a new format for the Dick Effect! We feel that often when we cover a topic, there is much we have to miss out on due to time constraints, So we will come back with a series with more guests who will help us to explore the dickish things in society. Big love. And we will be back soon. Abigail and Megan. x Please follow and subscribe to us:  Instagram: @thedckeffect [https://www.instagram.com/thedckeffect/] Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect On TikTok and Insta... Abigail's Science @alexjamessays Megan's Sibling Loss @sibling.loss ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Let's let go of the F*uckery with a meditation (Again)

This is a repost! We are taking a break from our usual schedule because life is pretty lifey, so we are practicing what we preach and doing some well needed self-care. Megan is going to lead us through a meditation to 'let go of the fuckery.' We all need it right?? A very short meditation to relax, chill and journey to the land of zero fucks. In case you want to hear some of Megan's other Meditations you can find them here. [https://mindolistic.co.uk/#95e242e0-1e75-4e3d-b992-244600ea88df] Let us know what you think! We'll be back very soon with a main episode. Instagram: @thedckeffect [https://www.instagram.com/thedckeffect/] Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gatekeeping & Fandoms

Toxic fandoms, gatekeepers of pop culture, gamergate and celebrity crushes gone bad. This week we're looking at the dangers of fandoms and the level some people will go to out of loyalty to their obsession. Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us. Please follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffect [https://www.instagram.com/thedckeffect/] Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect And remember, we can all be dicks sometimes! Resources and reading from this episode: * What is gamergate? [https://time.com/3510381/gamergate-faq/] - Time ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dick Picks #14: Pressies, platty jubes, vajay-jays & science trolls

It's our June Dick Picks! It's time for a round of what's going on in society today! This time we rant about life, celebrations, downstairs bits and trolls: * Why do only matchings and hatchings get pressies? Why do childfree peeps not get celebrated for their life choices?? * Why does the Queen get tonnnes of money celebrating her when people are going to freeze? * The book about vaginas that shook Megs (Vagina Obscura [https://www.rachelegross.com/book] by Rachel E. Gross) * Abi's getting tik-tok famous and we talk about how some peeps feel to need to try to prove her wrong! Instagram: @thedckeffect [https://www.instagram.com/thedckeffect/] Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Fast Fashion

This months DCK effect is about Fast Fashion We talk about how we are F-ing up the planet and people's mental and physical health all to wear some threads. Why is fashion so quick? What's going on with the companies that swamp the market with new clothes every week? Why do we feel we need to buy new things to go to an event? Is there a way to redeem ourselves or are we just F'd? Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us. Please follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffect [https://www.instagram.com/thedckeffect/] Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect And remember, we can all be dicks sometimes! Resources and reading from this episode: Documentary The True Cost - Andrew Morgan Articles * The History of fast fashion [https://www.theurbangardeninitiative.org/blog/the-history-of-fast-fashion] * Where Do Your Charity Shop Donations Really Go? - Grazia [https://graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/news/charity-shop-clothes-donation/] * Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact: The True Price Of Trendiness - Delilah Smith [https://goodonyou.eco/author/dsmith] * Campanale C, Massarelli C, Savino I, Locaputo V, Uricchio VF. A Detailed Review Study on Potential Effects of Microplastics and Additives of Concern on Human Health. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(4):1212. Published 2020 [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7068600/] Organisations * Sojo [https://home.sojo.uk/] - Alterations and repairs * Traid [https://traid.org.uk/] - A charity that TRAID tackles the negative social and environmental impacts of producing, consuming and wasting clothes by Do you have any phrases or aspects of our society that you think need to change? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.