This Week in Disagreement
Conspiracy theories, babies, and whether or not to have them
A weekly rundown of disagreement-worthy moments.
Disagreeing on ADHD
The recent New York Times article “Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?” has sparked quite the debate. Expert engaged with nuance on his Substack .
Here’s what he wrote:
“I actually quite enjoyed the article, not because it got everything right about ADHD (it didn’t), but because it was provocative and intellectually stimulating; it forced readers to re-examine what they think they know about ADHD, and I learned new things from the article as well.”
For even more nuance about ADHD, check out our podcast episode. And if you haven’t seen it yet, you might be interested in Awais Aftab’s newest op-ed about anti-depressants. It’s stirring up quite the discussion and we’re eagerly following it all.
Disagreements in the Wild
Gettin’ Snippy
Substackers and dive deep in about Circumcision. For more nuance, check out our episode on the topic.
Ships in the Night
Is the declining birthrate a crisis? It depends on who you ask. And the answer spawns a range of ways to address it: from ‘do nothing,’ to get to it ;).
On one side of the debate is the pro-natalist movement, which is currently gaining traction in the Trump administration. In her recent op-ed in The Guardian, critic Moira Donegan asks, “What is America’s pro-natalism movement really about?” The commentary is sharp. In response, Anastasia Berg wrote a scathing article on The Point’s Substack.
We’d love to invite Moira and Anastasia for a nuanced, productive disagreement in real time. (M and A, get at me, we’d love to have you on the show). And if there’s other folks you’d like to use to consider as podcast guests, please let us know.
For a different kind of conversation about babies, we recommend our episode with and Heather Houser. The two go back and forth about the ethics of having children and the natalist movement’s political influence. (Remember childless cat ladies? A simpler time.)
And if you need some comedic relief after all this disagreement, there’s always The Onion.
How To Disagree: Conspiracy Theories x $10,000
Resolve a family feud by making a wager? That’s a new one. Our friend and colleague Zach Mack navigated a deep conflict with his father by making a big bet. It’s a political argument with an entire family at stake. Listen here on This American Life, or check out the 3-part series on Embedded. I wager you’ll get something out of it.
Coming Up
Our newest podcast episode drops next Thursday, May 15. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get it as soon as it drops.
Birthright Citizenship - featuring and Cristina Rodriguez
Is College Worth It?
Alright, that’s all for now folks. May your disagreements be healthy and highly productive.
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