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’t a stellar student early on doesn’t mean you can’t 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’s 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 ‘toxic masculinity’. (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) Featured Guest Carole Hooven (@hoovlet) Twitter T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** The Selfish Gene Joe Rogan Experience #1665 - Carole Hooven The Sex Difference on Mental Rotation Tests Is Not Necessarily a Difference in Mental Rotation Ability Genes influence ability to read a person's mind from their eyes Think Science Proves Men Take More Risks Than Women? Think Again Mind Pump #895: Do Transgender Athletes Have An Unfair Advantage? Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships Knuckle (2011) - IMDb Watch Snatch | Prime Video Finger length 'could provide a clue' to one's sexual orientation, study finds The file drawer effect | studying psychology Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned James Roney | Psychological & Brain Sciences | UCSB Joe Rogan (@joerogan) on Instagram

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.