In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss fascinating research on primates and sexual imagery, revealing how apes, like humans, show a natural interest in visual stimuli—and even "pay" to watch it!
00:00 Introduction: Do Apes Like Porn?
In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler dive into fascinating research exploring whether apes are naturally drawn to explicit content.
00:01 Cultural Impact of Porn
They discuss how porn remains a controversial topic in human society, yet even primates seem to have an instinctive attraction to sexual imagery.
00:14 Chimpanzees and Porn: The Research
Studies show that chimpanzees, when given the option, choose to watch explicit images, raising questions about innate sexual curiosity in primates.
00:19 Pay Per View Study
A fascinating experiment revealed that primates would "pay" juice in exchange for viewing explicit content, suggesting a strong interest in sexual imagery.
00:23 Macaques and Juice Payment
Male macaques were observed willingly giving up juice rewards to access sexually explicit images, indicating a biological drive for visual sexual stimuli.
00:31 Surprising Willingness
The researchers found that not only do primates prefer watching explicit content, but they also favor images of human genitals over those of their own species.
With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon
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