Eric Laursen
Social justice journalist, activist, anarchist, and author of Polymath: The Life and Professions of Dr. Alex Comfort, who discusses Comfort's life and the impact of The Joy of Sex.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 7min
The Man Who Wrote the Joy of Sex
Eric Laursen, social justice journalist, activist and author, profiles Dr. Alex Comfort — poet, scientist and anarchist behind The Joy of Sex. He explores how Comfort brought the sexual revolution into mainstream middle-class life. Short takes cover the book’s tone and visuals, its legal and cultural battles, Comfort’s activist life, communes and later gerontology work.
Dec 26, 2023 • 37min
The Book That Changed Sex Forever
Dr. Alex Comfort, a poet, novelist, anarchist, and philosopher, is the man behind the revolutionary book, The Joy of Sex, which sold over 12 million copies. Eric Laursen, author of Polymath, joins Kate to explore Comfort's work and the impact of his book on society. They discuss Comfort's ideas of anarchy and activism, as well as the philosophy of free love and the importance of communication in relationships. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of the book that changed sex forever!
