Teddy Bears Are History’s Most Subversive Toy (Classic)

Pessimists Archive Podcast by Jason Feifer

Jun 30, 202246:53Technology

The teddy bear: Is it cute and cuddly, or a “horrible monstrosity” that’ll destroy humanity? In 1907, many people feared the worst — that this new toy would ruin young girls’ developing maternal instincts, and lead us to...

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