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Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain · November 6, 2025 · 32m

i am a hypocrite

Emma Chamberlain opens up about the heavy psychological burden of being on the internet, both as a creator and consumer. Despite building her career on social media, she often feels the internet causes more harm than good, leaving her with a deep sense of hypocrisy. She shares how this internal conflict has led to unforeseen challenges in her career. This episode offers a candid look at the emotional toll of the creator economy.

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Highlights

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The Cost of Being an Internet Creator and Consumer
Emma describes how the internet causes psychological pain even as it's her livelihood, creating a deep sense of hypocrisy.
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The Internet's Psychological Harm Is Universal
The psychological damage of the internet doesn't discriminate between public figures and ordinary users.
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Hypocrisy as a Career Threat
The feeling of being a hypocrite—profiting from a system you believe causes harm—has introduced unforeseen difficulties in her career.

Misc

✧She has been carrying this heavy feeling of hypocrisy for 'probably years now.'
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