Kate and EB discuss the pros and cons of botox, fillers, and beauty standards. We look at research, online discourse, and examine our own opinions on the pros, cons, and moral gray areas of having work done.

Sources:

• Harvard Health Publishing Article
• BBC Botox Article
• Vogue Article
• How to get the best botox and fillers video
• 5 things you must know before you get filler for anti-aging
• TikTok’s anti-aging and beauty obsession has gone too far

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Kate and EB discuss whether it is ethical to bring a baby into this dark world, and it gets personal! We look at research, online discourse, and examine our own opinions on the pros, cons, and moral gray areas of having a baby in 2025.

Sources:

• NYT Opinion - Why Have Kids? A Liberal Case for Natalism 2024 - Anatasia Berg https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/16/opinion/anastasia-berg-falling-birth-rates-liberals.html
• Phys.org - Ethical, environmental and political concerns about climate change affect reproductive choices, finds study
• Big think video The “unethical” myth of having children https://bigthinkmedia.substack.com/p/the-unethical-myth-about-having-children

Questions? Compliments? Criticisms? Email us at: giveussomethingtothinkabout@gmail.com