#69 Chris Ferguson - Violence in Video Games, The Myth of Sex, What to look for in a Partner
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Chris J. Ferguson
Episode Run Time: 1:34:09
Chris J. Ferguson is a psychologist and professor at Stetson University. In this episode, we debunk myths surrounding violence in video games and how this affects children, pornography and sex among Gen Zs, and what people should really look for in a partner.
00:00:00 00:01:07 Introducing Chris
00:03:21 Forensic Psychology and Incarcerated Criminals
00:10:01 Violence in Video Games and Movies
00:27:57 The Politics of Violence in Media
00:33:19 Safe Sex Discussion
00:38:37 The Myth of Sex and Pornography
00:46:23 Gun Control and Red & Blue
00:53:35 Mental Health Intervention
01:08:22 The “All Men Are Assholes” Effect and Mental Health in Dating
01:13:31 Love Stories and Life Stories
01:18:05 What Chris is Up To
01:22:17 How to Know if Data is Legitimate
01:33:00 Where to Find Chris
Violence in Video Games and in Real Life
Violence and aggression in children all boils down to one thing: genetics. TV shows and video games are too far removed and have less emotional connection to affect children and their behavior. Video games are just simply for fun and don’t have good “transfer of learning”, where what you learn in video games is transferred into real life.
Are People Having Less Sex?
Before, the problem was that teenagers were having too much sex. Now, they’re having too little sex, porn, and masturbation, and are miseducated and misinformed because of social media platforms like TikTok on the meaning and importance of sex in a relationship. To some, sex is dangerous and not fun and they’re waiting to do less sex and to do it later.
Mental Health For Men
The conversation around mental health seems to be more targeted towards women and not so much towards men. Violence can be attributed to genetics, but it could also be due to lack of access and encouragement for men to seek professional help. The reality is that the US doesn’t have any effective intervention system for mental health for the population and any type of long-term care could benefit everyone in the long run.
Links and Resources:
Check out Chris’ official website and buy his books from Amazon here.
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Chris J. Ferguson debunks myths on violence, pornography, sex, and finding the love of your life.