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James Lowen shares his journey into the Freedom movement in part two, discussing the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns, and forced vaccination that prevents him from leaving his country. Brendon and James explore the emotional and relational fallout that occurred as a result of James’s shift in perspective and discuss how becoming a parent changed Brendon.

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Timestamps:

• [0:02:41] How James Investigated the Corrupt System
• [0:04:55] The Influence of Secret Societies on Politics
• [0:07:27] Exploring the Freedom Movement
• [0:09:28] The Impact of Sharing Intactivist Perspectives
• [0:13:29] The Bigger Picture Beyond Intactivism
• [0:15:48] The History of Modern Medicine
• [0:17:50] University Culture and Indoctrination
• [0:22:59] Activists’ Reactions to Reactions to Conspiracy Theories
• [0:26:50] The Co-Opting of the LGBTQ+ Movement and the Impact of the Pandemic
• [0:30:42] Conversation on Intellectual Disagreement and Relational Violence
• [0:33:21] The Impact of Unpopular Ideas on Relationships
• [0:35:02] Medical Tyranny and Vaccines
• [0:39:41] The Connection Between Circumcision and Vaccines
• [0:41:24] Activism and Fear of Losing Progress
• [0:44:47] Exploring the Impact of Transgenderism on Society
• [0:48:02] Genital Autonomy vs. Genital Integrity
• [0:54:30] The Process of Updating Perspectives and Information
• [0:56:10] Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Life Choices
• [1:01:16] Mask Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• [1:03:29] Finding Community During Conflict and Controversy
• [1:05:37] The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Detransition Stories
• [1:09:39] The Impact of Transgenderism on Children
• [1:11:58] The Impact of Censorship on Social Media Platforms
• [1:14:01] Power Struggles in Relationships
• [1:16:30] The Difference Between Pressure and Persuasion
• [1:19:15] How Becoming a Father Changed Brendon
• [1:22:49] Stress and Emotional Regulation
• [1:25:05] Parenting and Healing Through Connection
• [1:32:45] Parenting Responsibilities and Unexpected Joys
• [1:34:44] Conscious Parenting

Resources

• Follow James on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bonobo3D

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Photographer James Lowen discusses his journey documenting multiple social movements, including early gay rights and transgender activism, Intactivism, anti-lockdown protests, and the detrans movement. He shares insights into his process, the evolution of technology, and his personal growth as an artist.

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