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Hot Dog With Lettuce (Laraine Newman, Dr. Chris Ryan)
Nov 25, 2013
Original SNL cast member Laraine Newman and controversial author Dr. Chris Ryan discuss polygamy, the nature of sexuality, and the concept of monogamy. The hosts also touch on topics such as anxiety, fan fiction, social cues, and childhood memories.
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- Humans are naturally promiscuous rather than monogamous, as evidenced by our genetic relationship to chimpanzees and bonobos.
- Examining the behavior of bonobos and other primates helps shed light on the natural instincts of humans.
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Human nature and monogamy
Humans are naturally promiscuous rather than monogamous. This is evidenced by our close genetic relationship to chimpanzees and bonobos, who exhibit promiscuous behavior. The concept of monogamy arose with the advent of agriculture and the ownership of property. However, our natural instincts still lean towards promiscuity, even though society encourages monogamy. It is important to understand that our natural behavior does not invalidate the value or choice of monogamy in relationships.
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