Aporia Podcast Why Disgust Matters
Dec 14, 2025
The discussion delves into the complexities of disgust and its implications. They explore why some offensive displays universally provoke disgust, and how community context shapes these feelings. The provocative nature of sexual norms and the stigma surrounding polyamory are dissected. There's a candid conversation about moral judgments tied to incest and homosexuality, emphasizing the need for rational inquiry. The host raises the topic of interracial marriage, arguing that some instinctual disgust responses should be challenged. Throughout, disgust is portrayed as both a guide and a potential misleader in moral reasoning.
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Disgust As A Moral Signal
- Provoking disgust for its own sake is commonly judged immoral, without further harm needed.
- The guest argues disgust can justify condemning needless public displays meant only to repulse people.
Disgust As A Heuristic For Harm
- Disgust often serves as a heuristic signaling potential downstream harms, especially around sexual norms.
- The guest sees alternative sexualities that provoke disgust as plausible grounds for conservative condemnation.
Polyamory And Public Promiscuity Example
- The guest uses polyamory and Mardi Gras behavior as concrete examples that he finds repellent.
- He links visible promiscuity to disease risk and destabilizing monogamous norms.