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The Truth About Sex and Gender: What Nature Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are with Dr. Nathan Lents

2025/2/26
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Chris Semp: 本期节目探讨了性别和性取向这一备受争议的社会话题，以及人们试图将自然作为社会规范依据的观点。我们邀请了Nathan Lents博士，探讨了进化论视角下性别、性取向和人际关系的真相。 Lents博士认为，许多关于性别和性取向的观点并非基于生物学或进化论事实。他强调了生物多样性的重要性，以及性别、性取向和两性关系在自然界中的多样化表现形式。他挑战了严格的二元论观点，认为只有两种性别或性别的观念是人类的社会建构，而非生物学事实。 本期节目旨在通过科学证据来探讨这些问题，而非政治立场。我们希望通过科学的视角来重新审视性别和性取向，从而增进我们对自身和彼此的理解。 Nathan Lents: 人类对性的看法往往带有羞耻感、隐秘性和评判性，这与我们对性的理解存在偏差。长期以来，科学家们由于偏见而忽略了自然界中性与性别多样性的存在，例如，对鸟类配对关系的研究中，长期以来人们都假设鸟类是性忠实的，直到DNA检测技术的出现才发现并非如此。 年轻一代对性别和性关系的开放态度，与动物界的自然现象相符，并非不自然或疯狂。关于性别和性的二元论思维模式根深蒂固，难以改变，这与宗教教义和文化传承有关。性别和性并非简单的二元对立，而是连续谱上的分布，存在多样性。 生物多样性是物种应对环境变化和生存的关键，性与性别也不例外。人类对性的看法往往带有羞耻感、隐秘性和评判性，这与我们对性的理解存在偏差。人类的排外心理和仇外心理源于进化过程中部落间的竞争，这与社会凝聚力有关。自然界中存在许多负面现象，但这并不意味着这些现象就应该被接受或认可。我们应该利用科学知识和社会互动来构建更适合人类生存和发展的社会环境。我的研究主要关注人类基因表达的差异，以及这些差异如何影响人类的进化和发展。

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This introductory chapter sets the stage for a discussion about sex and gender, highlighting the common misconception that social norms should be based on a narrow interpretation of nature. It introduces Dr. Nathan Lents and his book, "The Sexual Evolution," which challenges these claims using scientific evidence and evolutionary insights. The chapter emphasizes the importance of replacing myths with science to gain a more accurate understanding of human sexuality.
  • The episode will explore sex and gender, challenging claims based on nature.
  • Dr. Nathan Lents's book, "The Sexual Evolution," provides a scientific perspective.
  • The central theme is replacing myths with science to understand human sexuality.

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Sex and gender are at the center of heated debates—but what if much of what we believe isn’t rooted in biological truth? In this episode, Dr. Nathan Lents, author of The Sexual Evolution), reveals what nature and evolution really tell us about sex, gender, and human relationships. You’ll discover why diversity in biology—whether in sex, gender, or mating strategies—isn’t just common but essential for survival. We explore surprising examples from the animal kingdom, including same-sex partnerships, sex-changing species, and why monogamy is far less “natural” than we think.

Dr. Lents challenges the idea of strict binaries and explains how understanding nature’s complexity can reshape how we view ourselves and others. If you’re ready to replace myths with science and gain fresh insights into what makes us human, this episode is a must-listen.

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