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30: Ross Douthat - The Rave Before the Fall

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Evolution of Sexuality and Gender Dynamics

The chapter explores changes in sexuality since the 1970s, discussing factors such as the impact of HIV, dating apps, economic challenges affecting procreative pairings, and the effects of pornography. It delves into the shifting expectations around courtship, sex, and dating in modern culture, touching on gender dynamics, sexual liberation, and mate selection. Additionally, the conversation analyzes the polarization between men and women in society, demographic changes related to how people meet and pair off, and the concept of polyamory as a potential societal solution.

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