wedrifid comments on Epistle to the New York Less Wrongians - Less Wrong

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Comment author: tenshiko 27 September 2011 11:25:01AM 4 points [-]

Most people demonstrate heterosexual behavior in modern heteronormative society. There is a huge difference between this and the generalization "most people are heterosexual". In ancient Greece, "most people" (or men, anyway) were capable of having both pederastic relationships and productive heterosexual marriage. I have no data but I'd really like to see some, on how much societal norms affect orientation. Which is itself a relatively new concept.

Comment author: wedrifid 27 September 2011 03:43:42PM 1 point [-]

I approve of the ideological stand you are taking. Unfortunately evolution isn't nearly as open minded. Of all the prevalent trends in human behavior to say "but it could just be cultural" sexual attraction is the most absurd. Evolution cares about babies, not political convenience.

Comment author: tenshiko 27 September 2011 09:30:39PM 4 points [-]