
Alex Byrne
Philosopher and professor at MIT in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, author of Trouble With Gender: Sex Facts, Gender Fictions.
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Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 17min
Alex Byrne on the Trouble with Gender
The podcast delves into the evolution of gender concepts, challenges in pediatric gender medicine, and the societal push for transgender dignity. It explores the distinctions between sex and gender, rejection of a book manuscript, the complexity of defining biological sex, controversies around puberty blockers, and ethical debates in sports. Philosophical discussions on gender categorization and societal implications add depth to the thought-provoking conversation.

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Apr 4, 2024 • 27min
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Two scientists, Alex Byrne and Carole K. Hooven, discuss gender topics like 'sex assigned at birth' and the ontological issues behind it. The podcast also explores the emergence of animal chaplains offering spiritual care for different species, challenging traditional religious boundaries.

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Mar 11, 2024 • 42min
The Linguistic Confusion Of Gender: Philosopher Alex Byrne on how we got into so much trouble
Philosopher Alex Byrne discusses the linguistic confusion of gender, questioning the meaning of the word, differentiating sex from gender. Debates on five sexes, TERF Island, and auto-androphilia. Oxford University Press reconsiders publishing Trouble With Gender.

Sep 6, 2024 • 1h 11min
182 - What Exactly is a "Transcendent Sense of Gender"? with Alex Byrne
In this thought-provoking conversation, philosopher Alex Byrne, author of Trouble with Gender, delves into the evolving concept of gender. He dissects the historical myths surrounding gender and its implications for modern discourse. Byrne reflects on critical figures like Jack Turban, exploring the complexities of gender identity and its ties to dysphoria. The discussion also highlights the importance of understanding diverse gender experiences and the nuanced language that shapes societal perspectives today.

Dec 3, 2023 • 51min
Trouble with Philosophy - Alex Byrne | Maiden Mother Matriarch 42
Alex Byrne, Professor of Philosophy at MIT and author of Trouble with Gender: Sex Facts, Gender Fictions, discusses the efforts to cancel his book and the controversies surrounding transgenderism in feminist philosophy. They also address the feminization of academia and the silence on autogynephilia within trans activist circles.