The Purple Pawedcast

Today's episode features David Beckemeyer discussing tribal identity and the outrage it brings.  David is a bridge-builder and host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast.  David and I consider topics as far afield as social media detox, street epistemology, and libraries lousy with drag queens.

REFERENCES:
“Outrage Overload” website:  https://outrageoverload.net/
Follow Outrage Overload on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/OutrageOverload
Follow Outrage Overload on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/outrageoverload/
Follow Outrage Overload on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@OutrageOverload?sub_confirmation=1
Follow David on Mastodon:  https://toad.social/@DavidBeckemeyer
Follow Outrage Overload on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/outrageoverload.bsky.social
Follow David on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/
Arnold Toynbee:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_J._Toynbee

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:30) - Introducing David Beckemeyer
  • (02:38) - How Facebook fights inspired a podcast
  • (08:26) - We love to be outraged, but we don't want to admit it
  • (12:13) - Blind spots to our side's behavior
  • (17:46) - A hot-button issue example with Ami!
  • (22:09) - Street epistemology of vegetables
  • (27:02) - Needing to change minds
  • (31:00) - Fear of social death
  • (36:27) - Enforcing social norms as the origin of outrage
  • (39:47) - When outrage becomes recreation or profession
  • (45:16) - And even when you're wrong, it doesn't matter
  • (47:27) - Ending reliance on outrage with a larger cultural identity
  • (54:49) - Building your own private echo chamber
  • (01:04:02) - How to find David Beckemeyer on the internet
  • (01:06:32) - Show closing
  • (01:07:18) - Closing credits
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Creators and Guests

Host
Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.
Scientist, storyteller, and professional overthinker of all things identity. Also, I happen to be a transgender woman.

What is The Purple Pawedcast?

Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind).

Curated by Amethysta Herrick. Ph.D., this pod is where science, philosophy, and lived experience collide to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives. Whether you’re here to explore your own identity, stay informed on the latest research, or just enjoy a deep dive into the human experience, we deliver thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly honest discussions. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about who we are and how we navigate the world. Dive in, stay curious, and let’s rethink identity together.