Journalist John Colapinto on the Tragic Tale of David Reimer
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Quillette associate editor Iona Italia
Quillette associate editor Iona Italia interviews journalist John Colapinto, whose book "As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl" chronicles the life of David Reimer, a Canadian man who was born as Bruce Reimer and subjected to a controversial and ultimately unsuccessful gender-reassignment following a botched circumcision.
The book delves into the psychological, ethical, and medical complexities of David's life, from the surgical accident and subsequent interventions to his struggle with his gender identity. It also serves as a critique of Dr. John Money's theories on gender plasticity and the ethics of imposing a gender identity on a child unable to provide informed consent.
Colapinto interviews various people involved in the case, including David Reimer himself, his family, and professionals who later questioned Money's work. The book paints a detailed picture of the Reimer family's ordeal, David's internal struggles, and the professional controversies that the case stirred up.
John's book can be bought here: https://www.amazon.com.au/As-Nature-M...
00:00 Intro
01:10 📘 "As Nature Made Him" is John Colapinto's book about David Reimer.
02:16 🏥 David Reimer's traumatic experience at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
05:23🧠 John Money's controversial psychosexual theories.
08:33 ⚠️ Mary McKenny's role in David's revelation.
19:25 💔 David Reimer's life challenges and relationships.
22:06 🧬 Dr. Milton Diamond's critique of John Money's theories.
23:29🧠 Developmental anomalies affecting brain masculinization.
25:34 💡 John Money twins case revealed as a failure.
30:35📖 Colapinto's challenges in maintaining David's anonymity.
36:46 Brian Reimer's tragic life and death.
42:55🧪 John Money's unwavering commitment to experiments.
45:10🔄 John Money's shifting views on intersex surgeries.
47:23🌍 Concerns about rising adolescent gender interventions.
49:28📖 Colapinto's stance on listening to struggling teenagers.
51:17💡 The imperative nature of teenagers expressing their gender identity.
55:13🧐 Colapinto's skepticism on current gender transitions, advocating empathy and listening.
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The book delves into the psychological, ethical, and medical complexities of David's life, from the surgical accident and subsequent interventions to his struggle with his gender identity. It also serves as a critique of Dr. John Money's theories on gender plasticity and the ethics of imposing a gender identity on a child unable to provide informed consent.
Colapinto interviews various people involved in the case, including David Reimer himself, his family, and professionals who later questioned Money's work. The book paints a detailed picture of the Reimer family's ordeal, David's internal struggles, and the professional controversies that the case stirred up.
John's book can be bought here: https://www.amazon.com.au/As-Nature-M...
00:00 Intro
01:10 📘 "As Nature Made Him" is John Colapinto's book about David Reimer.
02:16 🏥 David Reimer's traumatic experience at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
05:23🧠 John Money's controversial psychosexual theories.
08:33 ⚠️ Mary McKenny's role in David's revelation.
19:25 💔 David Reimer's life challenges and relationships.
22:06 🧬 Dr. Milton Diamond's critique of John Money's theories.
23:29🧠 Developmental anomalies affecting brain masculinization.
25:34 💡 John Money twins case revealed as a failure.
30:35📖 Colapinto's challenges in maintaining David's anonymity.
36:46 Brian Reimer's tragic life and death.
42:55🧪 John Money's unwavering commitment to experiments.
45:10🔄 John Money's shifting views on intersex surgeries.
47:23🌍 Concerns about rising adolescent gender interventions.
49:28📖 Colapinto's stance on listening to struggling teenagers.
51:17💡 The imperative nature of teenagers expressing their gender identity.
55:13🧐 Colapinto's skepticism on current gender transitions, advocating empathy and listening.
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Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values.
Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology.
Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship.
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Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream.
Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: https://quillette.com/#/portal/signup
Or donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/QUILLETTEPTYLTD?cou...
We made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: https://ghost.org/?via=claire91
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