We Are Not Saved Is Pornography a Supernormal Stimuli? - 2023
Aug 2, 2023
Delve into the intriguing world of supernormal stimuli and their impact on human behavior. Explore how exaggerated stimuli, like artificial foods and pornography, distort our decision-making and societal health. The podcast examines the blurry lines between reality and porn, noting the growing influence of virtual reality technologies. Critical questions arise about morality and the shifting cultural landscape. It also highlights the addictive nature of VR pornography and its potential dangers, linked to our deep-rooted evolutionary drives.
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Understanding Supernormal Stimuli
- Supernormal stimuli are artificial exaggerations of natural stimuli that strongly trigger innate behaviors.
- Birds choosing oversized fake eggs show how these stimuli override natural preferences, leading to maladaptive outcomes.
Pornography As Supernormal Stimuli
- Pornography may be a supernormal stimulus activating evolved sexual drives artificially.
- Humans might prefer consuming pornography over real sex, akin to birds favoring massive artificial eggs.
VR Pornography's Increasing Impact
- Virtual reality will make pornography indistinguishable from real sex, increasing its supernormal stimulus effect.
- This blurs the line between voyeuristic observation and participatory experience, intensifying the impact.
