Updating Our View On Gay: Is It A Kink?

Описание: Join Malcolm and Simone Collins as they dive deep into the evolving perspectives on sexuality, gender, and cultural norms. In this thought-provoking conversation, they explore the origins and functions of arousal patterns, the societal treatment of same-sex attraction, and how modern urban monoculture is reshaping the way we think about identity and pleasure.

The discussion covers:
The biological and evolutionary roots of arousal and kinks
How same-sex attraction compares to other arousal patterns
The impact of societal norms and historical taboos
The role of technology and online avatars in shaping future identities
The intersection of pleasure, self-affirmation, and human flourishing
Parenting, cultural transmission, and the importance of non-arbitrary values

Whether you’re interested in psychology, sociology, or the future of human relationships, this episode offers a nuanced and challenging perspective on some of today’s most debated topics.

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[00:00:00] Introduction to Evolving Views on Same-Sex Attraction
[00:01:00] How Beliefs Update Through Discussion
[00:02:00] Categorizing Same-Sex Attraction vs. Other Arousal Patterns
[00:03:00] Animal Examples: Submission and Dominance in Mammals (Spotted Hyena)
[00:04:00] Dividing Arousal: Reproduction-Tied vs. Non-Reproduction
[00:05:00] Age of Onset for Kinks and Same-Sex Attraction
[00:06:00] Influences on Attraction: Hormones, Parasites like Toxoplasmosis
[00:07:00] Societal Norms on Kinks, Consent, and Marriage
[00:08:00] Taboos on Bestiality and Disease Spread
[00:09:00] Gut Microbiomes and Potential Pathogens in Same-Sex Attraction
[00:10:00] AIDS Epidemic: Role of Normalization, Drug Use, and Travel
[00:12:00] Historical Shaming as a Barrier to Epidemics
[00:14:00] Modern Context: Unknown Pathogens and Cultural Norms
[00:15:00] Urban Monoculture's View of Gender as Fluid and Chosen
[00:17:00] Comparing Same-Sex Attraction Prevalence to Common Kinks (e.g., Foot Fetish, BDSM)
[00:20:00] One Civilization Theory Digression and AI Bias
[00:21:00] Hypothetical World: Furries as a Parallel to Gender Attraction
[00:23:00] Breaking Realization: No Core Difference in Future Contexts
[00:24:00] Urban Monoculture Values: Pleasure and Self-Affirmation
[00:26:00] Making Others Uncomfortable: Erosion of Consent Norms
[00:27:00] Personal Experiences with Gay Friends and Discomfort
[00:28:00] Aversion to PDA and Broader Sexual Profiles
[00:29:00] Future Era: Avatars, AI, and Non-Human Personas
[00:31:00] Proliferation of Gender Profiles as Prelude to Online Pseudonymity
[00:33:00] Leaving Behind Traditional Same-Sex Communities
[00:34:00] Negative Effects of Urban Monoculture Lifestyles
[00:35:00] Advice for Kids: Pursuing Attraction While Prioritizing Reproduction
[00:37:00] Dangers of Arbitrary Bans: Deconversion Risks
[00:39:00] Core Differentiator: Procreation vs. Pleasure/Self-Affirmation
[00:41:00] Treating Kinks as Non-Identity, Medicating if Needed
[00:43:00] Trade-Offs in Partner Choices for Reproduction
[00:45:00] Relating Pleasure Pathways to Vices, Not Identity
[00:47:00] Equating Sexual Degeneracy to Non-Sexual Indulgences (e.g., Warhammer)
[00:49:00] Biblical Norms in Modern Context: Avoiding Capricious Rules
[00:51:00] Future Tech: Avatars, Haptics, and Evaporating Old Arguments
[00:53:00] Techno-Puritan Framework: Promoting Human Flourishing
[00:55:00] Sins as Distractions from Purpose
[00:57:00] Historical Norms: Heterosexual Lifestyles for Same-Sex Attracted
[00:59:00] Love as a Choice, Not Tied to Arousal
[01:01:00] Critiquing Libertarian Cop-Outs on Marriage
[01:03:00] TikTok Trends: Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor
[01:05:00] Video Performance and Comments on Trump/Epstein
[01:07:00] Casual Chat: Sourdough, Turkey, and Family Life