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Conversations with Peter Boghossian
The Science (and Pseudoscience) of Gender | Peter Boghossian & Colin Wright
Sep 15, 2023
Evolutionary biologist Colin Wright and Peter Boghossian discuss the impact of gender ideology on public discourse and debunk misconceptions about gender and sex. They explore the limitations of binary concepts of sex, the influence of sociology on beliefs, and the ability of anthropologists to determine the biological sex of a skeleton. They also address the shift in behavior and beliefs of YouTube atheists and the backlash faced when defending biological reality.
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- Recognizing sex as a binary construct is essential for fairness in areas like sports where biological advantages impact competition.
- Conflating gender and biological sex erases the significance of biological differences between males and females.
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The importance of understanding sex as a binary
The podcast episode discusses the importance of recognizing sex as a binary construct and the consequences of blurring the lines between sex and gender. The guest, Colin Wright, emphasizes that while there are many ways that males and females can differ in terms of physical traits and characteristics, the fundamental distinction lies in their ability to produce different types of gametes. He argues that categorizing individuals based on biological sex is vital for maintaining fairness in areas such as sports, where biological advantages can significantly impact competition.
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