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You know what causes sexual thoughts? I'm gonna clear the air for you tonight. I'm gonna end this debate, hopefully once and for all while on this planet, 'cause outer space awaits our presence, we are better and more unique creatures than this and all eternity is our playground, so let me go ahead and clear this one issue up once and for all and let's move on to real issues. Here's what causes sexual thoughts: having a dick.

Bill Hicks#43

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Hicks claims sexual thoughts are caused by biology rather than complex philosophy.
In plain terms
He argues biology causes sexual thoughts not deep philosophy or spirituality.
What can you take from it?
Reduce complex behaviors to simple biological causes.

Where it applies

  • discussing sexual behavior
  • debating nature vs nurture
  • simplifying complex topics

Putting it to work

  • simplifying debates
  • acknowledging biology
  • reducing moral panic

Questions to consider

  • Is sexuality purely biological?
  • How should we discuss desire?

Another view

It ignores the psychological and social aspects of sexuality.

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