The west's ability to embrace cultural change is one of its greatest strengths. The article discusses that in 1940s and 1950s America being homosexual/bisexual

The west's ability to embrace cultural change is one of its greatest strengths. The article discusses that in 1940s and 1950s America being homosexual/bisexual was opening oneself up to blackmail. It was a secret that needed to be protected. The provides an opening for corruption. Today, it's hard to imagine a scientist losing reputation for being openly bisexual. If only we could measure how much blackmail we have prevented by modifying our cultural norms. Maybe the acid helped us with the adaptation.