This week, we are releasing three new Spectrum Street Epistemology conversations from Eastern Europe—and one features Peter Boghossian on the lines! As always, we have a preview for our Substack subscribers: Tuesday Peter Boghossian is usually asking the questions in Spectrum Street Epistemology (SSE) discussions, but the roles are flipped here. Several SSE participants become the hosts and question Peter about his stance on the claim, “People under 18 should be allowed to change their sex.” We hear Peter’s perspective on bodily autonomy and maturity and what it would take to change his mind.
Mar 22, 2023·edited Mar 22, 2023Liked by Peter Boghossian
I think Peter had a good explanation for why he strongly disagrees with the statement "Children under 18 should be allowed to change their sex." I think his reasons would resonate with most Americans. European countries have already tried and rejected the U.S. version of gender dysphoria treatment and now carefully evaluate each child; as a result, they have far fewer approvals of surgeries and other treatments that can cause permanent harm to children.
I think Peter had a good explanation for why he strongly disagrees with the statement "Children under 18 should be allowed to change their sex." I think his reasons would resonate with most Americans. European countries have already tried and rejected the U.S. version of gender dysphoria treatment and now carefully evaluate each child; as a result, they have far fewer approvals of surgeries and other treatments that can cause permanent harm to children.