Angela Chen

Angela Chen, author and journalist, discusses asexuality and how it helps us understand ourselves. Topics include misconceptions about sexuality, the relationship between one's sexuality and themselves, and the shame underlying compulsory sexuality. Chen encourages listeners to consider what asexuality label could free them from.

In this episode, Fabio Bergamin and Angela Chen discuss collecting clean water from fog and the use of fog harps. Bronwyn Thompson shares the success of hookworms in preventing type 2 diabetes. The podcast also explores the curious link between paranoia and memory, revealing the impairment of novelty detection in individuals with paranoia.

Angela Chen, author of Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, explores the experiences of asexual individuals, challenges societal views, and discusses navigating intimacy and societal pressure in a sexed-up world.