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Did American Circumcision Receive 100 Million Views On Netflix?

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In 2018, my documentary American Circumcision trended on Netflix. It was on the platform for 1.5 years. Netflix does not release viewership data, so I never knew exactly how many people saw it, but based on the amount I saw on social media and the fact Netflix had 139 million subscribers in 2018 I knew it was a lot.

Since 2018, Netflix has released more data for its trending films — data that an AI could use to estimate the likely viewership of a previous trending film. To get an estimate for how many saw the documentary, I asked ChatGPT “How many views would a film have needed to trend on Netflix in 2018?” It wrote:

In 2018, a film needed around 10-15 million views within its first week to trend on Netflix, based on viewership patterns and competition at the time.

When I followed up with the question: “If a documentary film trended in 2018 and was on the platform for 1.5 years, how many likely saw it?” it replied:

If a documentary trended in 2018 and was on Netflix for 1.5 years, it likely received 50-100 million views, considering its initial popularity and continued accessibility on the platform.

American Circumcision likely received 10-15 million views in the first week and 50-100 million during its run on Netflix.

Of course, this is just according to AI. Only Netflix has exact numbers.

Watch the film here.

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Benjamin Gregg on Human Rights, Social Constructs, and Genetic Engineering

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Are human rights a social construct? Professor Benjamin Gregg, author of Human Rights as Social Construction and Creating Human Nature: The Political Challenges of Genetic Engineering, argues they are, but thinking of human rights as a social construct strengthens them. In this in-person discussion, we explore how political communities can self-author human rights, whether or not human rights require cultural imperialism to impose, and the human rights questions raised by genetic engineering.

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Attachment Parenting with Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker

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Attachment Parenting International (API) co-founders Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker discuss attachment parenting and their book Attached at the Heart: Eight Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children. We talk about parenting multiple children at the same time, finding support as parents, and how to ensure your children have stable connections. Plus, Brendon makes a personal announcement.

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Joshua Lisec on Writing 92 Books, No-Nuance Persuasion, and Defeating Communism

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Joshua Lisec is the ghostwriter of over 92 books. Under his own name, he has written So Good They Call You a Fake and the upcoming book Unhumans. In this episode, Joshua shares bold critiques of the publishing industry, fitness and diet propaganda, and communist revolutions. We talk about the challenges of nuance in marketing, finding your tribe through courage, and why Karl Marx was right (about some things).

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Protect Hasidic Jewish Children with Yochanan Lowen

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After a Hasidic Jewish upbringing, Yochanan Lowen sued the Canadian government, arguing that his religious education failed to teach him basic information needed to succeed in the world. His story and lawsuit are profiled in the documentary I Want To Know. We talk about his journey, including the abuse he endured, the change he responded with, and how Yochanan is working to protect Jewish children.

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Protecting Your Child From CPS And Child Abuse Pediatricians With Beth Maloney

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Beth Maloney, author of Protecting Your Child from the Child Protection System, shows how innocent parents can handle wrongful accusations from the child protection system and reveals how a mere trip to the doctor can start a legal nightmare. In this episode, we discuss the alarming rise of child abuse pediatricians who can accuse parents of child abuse for seeking medical treatment for their children. We tackle how to handle unique parenting situations and provide valuable insights and practical advice for parents in a worst-case scenario.

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Gabriel Hannans on Parenting, Play, and Connecting With Your Children

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Drawing from his background in theatre and improv, Gabriel shares his insights into entering a child’s world through play. We discuss the difference between different styles of parenting, including peaceful and authoritative parenting, how to connect with neurodivergent children, and what you can do to become a better parent.

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Timestamps (Generated by AI):

  • 0:00 – Understanding and Connecting With Children’s Worlds
  • 9:21 – Parenting Through Play and Setting Boundaries
  • 22:25 – Rapport and Non-Judgment in Parenting
  • 30:46 – Navigating Parenting in a Changing World
  • 35:53 – Success Skills and Empowering the Next Generation
  • 43:10 – Healing and Transformation in Families
  • 59:04 – Parenting Challenges and Behavior Modification
  • 1:07:25 – Closing Remarks and Gratitude

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Anthony Blood on Foreskin Restoration, Social Media Activism, and Healing

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Anthony Blood is a social media activist using Tik Tok to share the good news about foreskin restoration. In this episode, we explore various platforms where intactivist communities exist, we discuss the potential of modern regenerative medicine to restore the foreskin, and explore the healing process, including useful tools for healing trauma such as the Completion Process. Plus, Anthony and Brendon joke around and have fun.

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Timestamps (Generated by AI):

  • 0:00 – Foreskin Restoration and Social Media
  • 15:56 – Influence and Content Creation on TikTok
  • 26:21 – Discussing Foreskin Restoration and Advocacy
  • 42:48 – Exploring Circumcision Restoration Options
  • 54:28 – Losing the Ability to Experience Trauma
  • 1:00:09 – Activism and Accepting Reality
  • 1:06:41 – Healing Trauma and Finding Inner Peace
  • 1:19:50 – Spiritual Experiences and Reverse Effort Law
  • 1:31:25 – Meditation and Completion Process
  • 1:36:18 – The Completion Process for Personal Growth
  • 1:46:20 – Masculine Healing and Physical Restoration
  • 1:55:17 – Foreskin Restoration & Healing Trauma
  • 2:10:11 – Podcasting and Restoring Buddies
  • 2:15:26 – Emotional Growth and Self-Improvement

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