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Episode 2006: Everything you wanted to know about sex but didn't have the imagination to ask

Mar 21, 2024
From microbial DNA exchanges to Darwin and Freud, this podcast explores 2 billion years of sexual evolution. Topics include anti-sex status in societies, evolution of human sexuality, dating apps impact on romance, facial hair's symbolism in sexuality, controversies of transgenderism, and the world of sex robots and AI companionship.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sexual evolution spans 2 billion years, blending biological and cultural influences.
  • Cultural attitudes shape sexual norms, behavior, and taboos throughout history.

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Evolution of Short Histories Series

The podcast discusses the 'Shortest History' series, including topics like China, democracy, and sex with a focus on the latest book, 'The Shortest History of Sex' by David Baker. The series explores broad trends over history combining sciences and humanities.

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