Is there a conspiracy to shrink men’s penises, destroy their sperm, and feminize America’s macho dudes? Well, a range of right-wing conspiracists claim “traditional men” are under attack, poisoned, and brainwashed in a plan to weaken them. According to them, the vehicles of this alleged mass emasculation vary widely, from soy products to COVID vaccines.
Despite a lack of supporting evidence for these conspiracies against men, they might contain a grain of truth — believers point to studies in complicated, evolving areas of science, on the effects of chemicals like phthalates. While not a globalist plot, the use of endocrine-disrupting substances in packaging and industry could have a real impact on male reproductive health.
The Internet has ushered in an era of information overload, but it comes at a cost and ‘the truth’ is more subjective and contested than ever before. In ‘Alternate Reality’, we examine corners of the internet where conspiracy theories about the world have started to have a real impact on society.
00:00 Intro
01:05 Is Sperm Count Dropping?
02:18 Fact Check That Sperm!
03:00 The Sperm Count Conspiracy
04:05 Alex Jones is Worried About Small Penises
05:00 Soy Boys Are A “Weapon of Mass Destruction”?
06:19 COVID Vaccines Shrink Your Willy?
07:12 Tucker & Tanning Your Testicles
08:46 Pollution Is the Real Risk
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