The Origins of Orientation - Sexuality in the 21st Century

Explore the complex world of human sexuality in this 89-minute conference talk from the World Science Festival. Delve into the origins of sexual orientation, the interplay between biology and culture, and the evolutionary paradox of homosexuality. Join experts as they discuss scientific and philosophical shifts in understanding sexuality, the role of choice in orientation, gender identity versus sexuality, and predictive factors for sexual orientation. Examine fascinating experiments on female sexual response, investigate the science of love, and compare human sexuality to that of other animals. Gain insights into how various scientific disciplines converge on this subject and explore potential differences between men and women in terms of sexuality. Engage with cutting-edge research and expert perspectives that shed light on the complexities of human sexuality in the 21st century.

Video Introduction.
Participant introductions.
Why did you choose to get involved in this field?
What are the scientific and philosophical shifts in sexual orientation?
Is sexuality predetermined?
The social shift of orientation.
How much does choice play into orientation?
Gender identity vs gender sexuality.
Predicting that your second son will be gay.
Experiments with female sexual response.
What is the science behind love?
Is human sexuality at all the same of other animals?
How does all the science come together on this subject?
Are women and men different?
Closing thoughts.