3 Quotes by Holly Whitaker

Americans aren't stupid. We are, however, preternaturally disposed to herd behavior (FOMO), with a strong desire to preserve a sense of individuality and maintain control over our decision making. We're joiners and don't want to be left out of fads; we're also fiercely independent and don't want to be told what to do.

Alcohol is the only drug in the world where, when you stop taking it, you are seen as having a disease.

...we've reached a tipping point--more [women] are aware of the terms of our own oppression and of our complicity in the oppression of others.