From chimpanzees to Tinder: the history and evolution of human sexuality

Sexuality is an excellent example of the interaction between natural and cultural evolution. Various religions, churches, and political forces have used it to promote their interests. Sexuality became the subject of scientific research in the mid-19th century. The 21st century has brought rapidly changing intimacy and dating apps.

The Learned Society of Slovakia invites you to a discussion on the history and evolution of human sexuality – traditional and non-traditional.

The discussion will feature historian Tünde Lengyel from the Institute of History of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, psychologist Gabriel Bianchi from the Institute for Research in Social Communication of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, and zoologist Pavol Prokop from the Institute of Zoology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, v. v. i. and the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Comenius University.

Moderated by Jaroslav Valent.

The event will take place at the Old Lyceum – Open Society Laboratory on Konventna Street in Bratislava on Tuesday, October 21 at 5:00 pm. Free entrance.