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Between Freedom and Harm: Rethinking "Sex Work", Social Media, and Consent
Thursday June 12, 2025 4:20pm - 4:40pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4
In this provocative session, Michael Shermer and Dr. Debra Soh dive deep into the controversial issues surrounding "sex work," social media, and consent. Exploring the fine line between individual freedom and societal harm, they challenge common assumptions about autonomy, exploitation, and the digital age. With social media normalizing the commodification of intimacy and the rise of "sex work" glamorized as empowerment, they will unpack the realities of these industries—highlighting the psychological, ethical, and legal implications. Are we truly liberated, or are we being sold a bill of goods? This session promises a candid, thought-provoking examination of personal freedom, responsibility, and the complex intersection of technology and human behavior.
Speakers
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Michael Shermer

Champion of Reason and Inquiry
Dr. Michael Shermer has built a career on questioning assumptions and challenging belief systems. As the founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, longtime Scientific American columnist, and host of The Michael Shermer Show, he has dedicated his life to exploring why people believe... Read More →
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Debra Soh

Science, Truth, and the Fight for Reality
Dr. Debra Soh is a fearless science journalist and expert on gender, sexuality, and neuroscience. Her writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Newsweek, Harper’s Magazine, Scientific American, and more.With a PhD in sexual neuroscience... Read More →
Thursday June 12, 2025 4:20pm - 4:40pm PDT
Main Stage - Oasis 3&4
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