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Don’t Fall for the New Morality

2633 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Morality Ethics
  1. Be wary of the pitfalls of moral relativism and subjective morality.
  2. The construction of an oppression hierarchy is a manifestation of shifting moral values.
  3. The new morality's basis on oppression hierarchy can lead to dangerous justifications and skewed moral compass.

The WHO Clarifies Its Plans To Issue Guidelines on ‘Trans and Gender Diverse People’—Significant Concerns Remain

1297 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Human Rights
  1. The WHO plans to issue guidelines on 'Trans and Gender Diverse People' with significant concerns raised about expanded access to hormones and legal self-declared gender recognition.
  2. The WHO clarified that children and adolescents won't be included in the hormone recommendations, but concerns persist about young adults aged 20-24.
  3. The WHO's guideline process appears near completion, calling for significant changes to the GDG composition and a reevaluation of assumptions to restore credibility.

Weekly Reality Report

982 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Gender Healthcare system Activism
  1. The Weekly Reality Report is a curated collection of articles and news for paying subscribers.
  2. The newsletter covers topics like the sex binary and issues faced by gender clinics.
  3. Subscribers can access exclusive content and talks by experts in the field.

Weekly Reality Report

687 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🚌 Education Lecture Presentation Discussion
  1. The Weekly Reality Report is a publication for paying subscribers that includes article roundups, reading lists, news headlines, and a special Moment of Zen.
  2. Renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins endorsed a lecture on the sex binary and its importance.
  3. The author shares a presentation exploring the motivations behind challenging the binary nature of sex.

Weekly Reality Report

609 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics LGBTQ+ Legislation Debate Interviews
  1. Weekly Reality Report includes highlighted articles, reading list, news headlines, and a Moment of Zen.
  2. Colin Wright invites debate on the biology of sex with SPLC to clarify misconceptions.
  3. X Space sessions hosted by Colin Wright discuss sex and gender ideologies, welcoming different viewpoints.

FREE POST: Weekly Reality Report

373 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Gender identity Youth Mental Health Transgender rights Medical treatments
  1. The Weekly Reality Report provides a roundup of articles, reading lists, and news headlines for paying subscribers, but this week's report is free.
  2. An interview with Dr. Carrie Mendoza sheds light on challenges faced by detransitioners due to lack of medical services and billing codes.
  3. Various articles critique gender-affirming care, the evolution of HR departments, and the application of intersectionality in social discourse, sparking debates on societal values and well-being.

Weekly Reality Report

569 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
📰 News Current Events Opinion Pieces
  1. The Weekly Reality Report is published every Sunday for paying subscribers, offering a roundup of articles, a reading list, news headlines, and a special Moment of Zen.
  2. Colin Wright appeared on The Rubin Report with Andy Ngo, discussing various topics like a plagiarism scandal, feminist directors, US border issues, and Hamas protests.
  3. To access full content and archives, consider upgrading to a paid subscription on Reality's Last Stand.

I Was Fired for Supporting Women’s Sex-Based Rights. Now I’m Suing.

3066 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Feminism Discrimination Gender identity
  1. Women's rights are in jeopardy when the ability to name ourselves and our sex-based rights is taken away.
  2. It is important to fight against discrimination and silencing of women in the workplace.
  3. Advocating for sex-based rights and standing up for one's beliefs is crucial for maintaining equality and basic human rights.

New Detransitioner Announces Intent To Sue For Childhood Medical Transition

2987 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🏥 Health Politics Gender Dysphoria Mental health Lawsuits
  1. A young detransitioner is suing for childhood medical transition facilitated by puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones.
  2. Legal action highlights the importance of thorough evaluation and informed consent for children with gender dysphoria.
  3. Studies suggest a rising number of detransitioners and show some individuals regretting medical transition care.

DEI Is Destroying My University

1965 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🚌 Education Academia Ideology Diversity Professional development Teaching
  1. The author expresses concerns about DEI initiatives impacting academic freedom and professional standing in universities.
  2. The author discusses the pressure to conform to diversity requirements in academic curricula, leading to challenges in maintaining academic integrity.
  3. The author highlights instances of intolerant behavior and ideological conflict in academia related to DEI measures.

My Views Were Cringe. But I Learned from Them.

1788 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Ideology Politics Identity
  1. The author reflects on past views on gender ideology and the evolution of their perspective.
  2. Encountering differing opinions and content, like from Sam Harris and Douglas Murray, can lead to shifts in thinking.
  3. It's important to acknowledge personal growth and learning from past beliefs, even if they are cringe-worthy.

Beware the Univariate Fallacy

1474 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🔬 Science Statistics Biology Gender Activism
  1. The Univariate Fallacy manipulates using single-variable focus to distort reality and push agendas.
  2. There are two versions: one exaggerates group differences, and the other minimizes them.
  3. This fallacy is used to justify false depictions of reality, especially regarding sex and gender.

Debunking Pseudoscience: ‘Multimodal Models of Animal Sex’

1434 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🔬 Science Biology Gender Research Evolution Critique
  1. The paper debunks the traditional binary model of biological sex by proposing a multimodal model.
  2. Current efforts in academia are influencing scientific research on sex by incorporating political motivations in the study.
  3. The study fails to provide evidence for more than two sexes and is criticized for misinterpreting sex differences in genetics, endocrinology, morphology, and behavior.

Underdog Syndrome: The Right’s Victimhood Complex

1434 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
  1. The Right often expects to lose and lacks strategic planning for winning.
  2. The Right's victimhood mentality allows for manipulation and profit by others.
  3. It is damaging for the Right to dwell in the underdog mindset and winners should focus on 'Why not?' instead of 'Why bother?'