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466. Reappropriating Feminism, Maternity, and the Woman’s Role | Mary Harrington
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Nature Returns, No Matter the Technology
The transhumanist era seeks to use technology to transform human nature, exemplified by the contraceptive pill, which was initially viewed with optimism by early feminists. However, the anticipated utopian outcomes have not materialized, with unintended consequences favoring certain male archetypes, like narcissistic and psychopathic individuals, rather than achieving equality and freedom for all. This critique highlights the complexities and challenges in attempting to reshape human nature through technological intervention while suggesting that true change may remain elusive despite best intentions.
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