Alice Dreger on Anatomy Destiny
Alice Dreger has been researching the bridge between genetics and physiology/psychology for ages, and is kind enough to share her wisdom with us in this TED talk.
The short version: genetics, sex, and gender are not nearly as simple as you think. Even before we dig into the tricky issues of culture and society, the fundamental biology – nature itself – is messy and varied and super interesting.
This is worth educating yourself about. Chances are you’ll have an opportunity to educate others when they talk about what makes a “real” man or woman.
Also included: conjoined twins, what makes someone alive vs dead, politics, and lots of other related issues.