The Dick Effect

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. xPlease follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectOn TikTok and Insta...Abigail's Science @alexjamessaysMegan's Sibling Loss @sibling.loss

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.Let us know what you think!We'll be back very soon with a main episode.Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect

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: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:What is gamergate? - Time

This months DCK effect is about Fast FashionWe 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: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:DocumentaryThe True Cost - Andrew MorganArticlesThe History of fast fashionWhere Do Your Charity Shop Donations Really Go? - GraziaFast Fashion’s Environmental Impact: The True Price Of Trendiness - Delilah SmithCampanale 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 2020OrganisationsSojo - Alterations and repairsTraid - A charity that TRAID tackles the negative social and environmental impacts of producing, consuming and wasting clothes byDo 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

It's our May Dick Picks!It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!This week all the stuff we've got rant at is to do with being a woman. But there's a lot to F'ing rant about! Have you seen the world??Why Roe Vs Wade impacts people even outside of the USHeard Vs Depp and the madness of celebrityApparently maths is hard and so girls don't want to do it! (WTF?!?)Girl Nerds actually exist and are valid humansInstagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect

This months DCK effect is Like Culture. We talk through the evolution of the like button, the dawn of influencer culture and the pressures today to be a 'brand'. How have we coped in this new age where our self worth is quantified by the numbers on our social media account? Removing ourselves from these apps may benefit our self perception and wellbeing, but is that really an option? The world is now so reliant on social apps that it may not be possible to exit the influence. But can we be more responsible and humane in how we use them? This episode we explore our feelings and experiences with like culture. It's ok to want to be liked, but don't judge your self worth on a number from strangers. Be your authentic self and have fun with it. Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us. We recognise the irony in asking you to follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:YouTube VideosThe Unintended Consequences of the Facebook Like Button - The Lightbulb MomentHow a handful of tech companies control billions of minds everyday - Tristan Harris TED TalkDocumentariesThe Social Dilemma - NetflixArticlesInstagram tests hiding Like counts globally - Tech CrunchLike for Like? - Marketing TechOrganisationsCentre for Humane TechnologyDo 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

It's our April Dick Picks!It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!Our smorgasbord from the interwebs and celebrity culture includes:Why resilience and strength can be bullshitThe Oscar slap and why Abi wishes the response had been differentThe insane media coverage surrounding Brooklyn Beckham's weddingCalories on menusAdvertising on social media and why if fucks Megan right off.Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffect

Considering that death is the one sure thing in life, our society is pretty rubbish at talking about it, and it's terrible at supporting the bereaved. This episode looks at why people are so uncomfortable talking about death, dying, and bereavement. We look at death culture through the ages (and a little about different cultures), the five stages of grief and why it may not always be helpful to grievers.We give examples of dickish things that have been said and offer suggestions for kinder alternatives.And just a message if you are grieving, you aren't doing it wrong. Although grief is universal, each bereavement is completely unique.Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the normalised language we use each day!Instagram: @thedckeffectEmail: thedickeffect@gmail.comTikTok: @thedckeffectYou can check out Megan's Sibling Loss account: @sibling.loss -A big thanks to those who shared the dick things that have been said to them. xAnd remember, we can all be dicks sometimes!Resources and reading from this episode:Book by Brandy Schillace Death's Summer Coat: What the History of Death and Dying Can Tell Us About Life and LivingBook by Elisabeth Kübler-RossOn Death and DyingArticles12 Funeral Traditions from Around the WorldDo you have a dick phrase that gets on your nerves? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com