#161 Detransitioners: The Overlooked Victims of Gender Ideology with Colin Wright

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart is joined by evolutionary biologist, Colin Wright, to break down myths about the biology of sex and gender. Colin opens up about his experiences facing cancellation after challenging pseudoscience, diving into how gender ideology is affecting society, medicine, and public policy. Colin also talks about the stark differences between gender-affirming care and the struggles of detransitioners. Plus, he shares fascinating insights into the evolutionary roots of human sexual behavior and clears up some common misconceptions about masculinity and femininity.

Guest Bio and Links:

Colin Wright is an evolutionary biologist, academic advisor for the Society for Evidence-based Gender Medicine, Founding Editor of Reality’s Last Stand, and a fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He writes mainly about science, the biology of sex and sex differences, and gender identity ideology. 

Colin has written for The Wall Street Journal, Quillette, and The Times. You can follow him on X @SwipeWright and IG @swipewright, or read some of his work at the Manhattan Institute

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

• (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces guest, Colin Wright   

• (00:28) Colin's background and controversy

• (02:00) The rise of gender ideology

• (04:00) Scientific pushback and personal consequences

• (06:00) The impact of gender ideology on children

• (07:30) Challenges faced by evolutionary biologists

• (23:00) The ‘reality’ of detransitioning

• (28:00) Comparing transitioning and detransitioning care

• (33:00) Insurance and gender identity disorder

• (35:30) Defining transgender and transsexual

• (38:30) Gender nonconformity and society

• (42:30) Biological basis of sexual orientation

• (48:00) Evolutionary perspectives on gender roles

• (56:45) Hypergamy and female mate selection

• (01:00:30) Final thoughts

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 

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