3A. Why is it so Hard to Talk about Sex? Introduction

When we have conversations about sexual and gender diversity we can quickly become emotional and defensive. We are often baffled how other people can think so differently than we do about these topics. Why is this? In this and the next four episodes, I explore some of the psychological dynamics that can get in the way when we try to stay at the table and have constructive dialogue. This first episode introduces the problem, and describes how our minds engage the world and new ideas.