The Forward

Michael Shermer on Transgender Athletes in Sports

Jun 29, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Fear of Being Canceled
03:45 • 2min
3
Trans and Sport, Fairness, Not Fair
05:56 • 3min
4
The Problem With Gender Dysphoria
09:02 • 5min
5
The Infighting in the LGBTQ+ Community
13:46 • 5min
6
The Slippery Slope of Conflicting Rights
18:56 • 2min
7
The Problem With Cancel Culture
20:36 • 2min
8
The Spiral of Silence
23:02 • 2min
9
Lee Thomas' Story
25:13 • 3min
10
The Four Things I've Learned Through the Process
28:37 • 3min
11
What Is a Woman?
31:24 • 5min
12
The Truth About Puberty Blockers
36:43 • 3min
13
The Black and White Issue of Gender Dysphoria
39:56 • 2min
14
Inga Thompson's Disappointment
41:44 • 4min
15
The IOC's Framework on Women's Sports
45:21 • 3min
16
The Ghost in the Machine
48:41 • 2min
17
The Importance of Genetics in Human Behavior
50:53 • 3min
18
The Pendulum Swinging Back on Trans and Sport
53:38 • 6min
19
The Witch Hunt: A Model for a Better Future
59:14 • 2min
20
Trans and Sport: A Conversation About Cancelling Culture
01:01:20 • 2min
21
Lance Armstrong's Ban on Cycling for Life
01:03:07 • 2min
22
The Fairness of Cheating
01:05:15 • 2min
23
The Importance of Consistency in Sports
01:07:15 • 4min