In this episode Holden discusses the development of technology in relation to politics, and the fact that candidates of the future will have to contend with an entire video record of every embarrassing mistake they've ever made, how the media is currently giving candidates a pass on early life because of this, and a specific example of that issue in the form of Christine O'Donnell. Holden offers a short commentary on Apple and Foxconn and the pay of the workers that make the iPhone. On the sex positive side of things Holden brings up Dan Savage in praise of several projects and his affect on the alt community, but also to discuss how the disappointment of Dan's treatment of the poly community is felt much more strongly because of how good an advocate Dan often is for sex positive communities. Also on polyamory Holden offers thoughts on why to be wary of anyone claiming to be secure in their poly relationship that has a "one penis policy".

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Hawtsome Episode 008