Overthink Sexual Consent
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Aug 29, 2023 In this episode of Overthink, the hosts delve into the complexities of sexual consent, exploring the challenges of ethical sexual partnerships in gray areas and the impact of the Me Too movement. They discuss the concept of affirmative consent, the portrayal of consent in an SNL skit, and the stereotypes surrounding sexual consent in college life. They also examine the challenges of obtaining verbal consent for every act during a sexual encounter, the Aziz Ansari case, the performative view of sexual consent, and the true meaning of consent as an agreement of feelings.
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The Miewes-Brandes Case
- In 2001, Armin Miewes killed and ate Bernd Brandes after Brandes consented online.
- This case highlights the limitations of consent, especially involving extreme acts.
Limits of Consent
- The Miewes-Brandes case challenges the notion of consent as a moral absolute.
- Even with explicit consent, some acts remain ethically and legally problematic.
Legal Challenges of Consent
- Courts struggle with cases involving consent to extreme acts like the Miewes-Brandes case.
- The initial ruling of manslaughter was overturned, highlighting legal ambiguities.