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"...When it comes to sex, the habit of making constellations is so pervasive that the truth can be hard to see. Myths, assumptions, and preconceptions dominate the discussion even when there is rational evidence to the contrary"
= AAAA, in love with this book already!!
— Aug 30, 2021 06:41PM
= AAAA, in love with this book already!!
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Dorian
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"Humans as born storytellers make constellations from unrelated information all the time. But just because things seem to be connected to each other does not mean they are. It could be the angle, or the point in history, that creates the picture. We are hard-wired to see patterns and seek explanations. Sometimes this tendency leads to the wrong pictures being drawn..."
— Aug 30, 2021 06:39PM
Dorian
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Loved how the book started with a constellation metaphor. It took me a few moments to understand how the patterns in the night sky are related to sex, but now I want to pick up an astronomy book 😌
— Aug 30, 2021 06:38PM
