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The dialogue then meanders into controversial territory about gender and sexuality, questioning how much cultural repression influences people's authentic desires. They humorously suggest that societal norms might suppress the natural inclinations of many, and conversely, how contemporary attitudes have shifted. They touch on how differing perceptions of intimacy and job choices, like prostitution, are often stigmatized despite being voluntary and consensual, with arguments for legalization and regulation to reduce harm.