Modern Wisdom #911 - Louise Perry - Has Modern Society Set Women Up For Failure?
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Mar 6, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Louise Perry, a writer and campaign officer, delves into the evolving landscape of gender roles and their impact on modern relationships. She explores the myth of female agency in the digital age and how platforms like OnlyFans complicate women's choices. The conversation touches on the plummeting marriage rates among youth and the societal pressures affecting family planning. Louise also examines the implications of declining birth rates and traditional living, offering insights into the emotional toll on relationships today.
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Default vs. Design
- Chris Williamson challenges the idea of following default life scripts, citing the statistic that 50% of Americans are obese, divorced, and have less than $1,000 in savings.
- Louise Perry counters that societal structures, not individual choices, are to blame for these negative outcomes.
Social Roots of Medical Objections
- Louise Perry observes that objections to medical advancements often have social, not medical, roots.
- She compares the reaction to Ozempic with historical resistance to anesthesia.
Postpartum Amnesia
- Chris Williamson recounts Daniel Sloss's comedic take on women receiving postpartum amnesia while men do not, leading to differing perceptions of childbirth.
- Louise Perry agrees, noting a similar phenomenon in the early newborn days.
