1610: Testosterone... the Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven

Published: Aug. 2, 2021, midnight

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Carole Hooven, author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us.

  • How just because you weren\\u2019t a stellar student early on doesn\\u2019t mean you can\\u2019t change your path moving forward. (1:54)
  • The differences between humans and chimpanzees. (8:47)
  • What drew her to the field of testosterone? (12:16)
  • Why chromosomes do NOT define sex. (14:28)
  • The masculine framework of the brain. (19:50)
  • Does culture follow biology? (26:59)
  • Why women are more attuned to people\\u2019s emotions. (38:35)
  • Why men may be more prone to risky behavior. (47:52)
  • How emotions drive our lives. (50:50)
  • The interesting dynamics of same-sex relationships. (58:50)
  • The problems with polygamy. (1:02:32)
  • The challenges that come with her field of expertise in our current climate. (1:05:55)
  • Her issues with the term \\u2018toxic masculinity\\u2019. (1:10:55)
  • What would society be without masculine traits? (1:18:30)
  • The importance of testosterone when it comes to athletic performance. (1:23:39)
  • The negative effects of testosterone. (1:26:27)
  • The file drawer effect in science. (1:31:20)

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