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A Brief History of 'Star Trek's Portrayal of Trauma and PTSD
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A Brief History of 'Star Trek's Portrayal of Trauma and PTSD

Nerd Out's Jessie Gender explores the history of the way PTSD is portrayed in the extremely popular sci-fi media franchise. 

What Does the ContraPoints Controversy Say About the Way We Criticize?
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What Does the ContraPoints Controversy Say About the Way We Criticize?

Despite legitimate issues, recent controversies surrounding transgender YouTuber ContraPoints demonstrate some people's inability to create constructive conversations and criticism.

What's Queer Coding? And How Was It Used on Disney Villains?
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What's Queer Coding? And How Was It Used on Disney Villains?

Nerd Out's Jessie Gender explores the history of queer coding, and how it was used on some of our fave Disney villains.

Is Releasing Dangerous Art, Like 'Joker,' Ethical?
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Is Releasing Dangerous Art, Like 'Joker,' Ethical?

Nerd Out's Jessie Gender explores the controversy behind the Joker film, and the ethics and responsibilities artists have when putting content out into the world. 

The Evolution of Women in the 'Star Trek' Franchise
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The Evolution of Women in the 'Star Trek' Franchise

Nerd Out host Jessie Gender dives deep into the history of how the Star Trek franchise has included and portrayed women.

Why Won't the 'Ion Fury' Devs Remove Homophobic Jokes From the Game?
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Why Won't the 'Ion Fury' Devs Remove Homophobic Jokes From the Game?

Nerd Out host Jessie Gender dives deep into the "censorship" controversy surrounding Ion Fury developers Voidpoint.

Does Toxic Femininity Actually Exist?
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Does Toxic Femininity Actually Exist?

You've heard of toxic masculinity, but is toxic femininity also a thing? PRIDE's Jessie Gender explores...

'Black Mirror: Striking Vipers' Shows How Games Can Express Identity
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'Black Mirror: Striking Vipers' Shows How Games Can Express Identity

PRIDE's Jessie Gender talks about how that new, queer episode of Black Mirror encapsulates the way people use video games to express themselves.

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