How testosterone shapes society

Submitted by Kaka81k on Wed, 2015-06-24 04:51

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'Testosterone has long been considered what makes men masculine. But is this common perception selling the hormone short? Dr Phillips investigates just how this molecule affects our abilities, behaviour and health.

"I've found I was less drawn by an attractive woman's body, but found that I could appreciate what people's expressions were more." Since being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Professor Wassersug has noticed both pros and cons to being testosterone-deprived. Evidence suggests that the hormone has a big influence on how our brain develops; it has the potential to affect behaviour, empathy-levels, language, and the way we build relationships. Because of this, regulating testosterone-levels may just hold the key to healthier and happier lives.'

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"How testosterone shapes our society, a scientific approach. Looking ahead we can see how Japan & S Korea in future will be unable to defend themselves."

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Submitted by Matt on Fri, 2015-06-26 02:48

I admit not seeing the entire video. Was there something in it that talked abt these 2 countries' men's avg. "T" levels? And if they're declining, why just there and not elsewhere? Plus, w/ nuclear bombs still all the rage, is there likely to be a WWII-sized war again any time too soon? Not that an attack on either country alone immediately entails a WWII-sized response, but given the kind of strategic alliances they have w/ the US, I have doubts abt their likelihood as targets of massive invasion.

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Submitted by Matt on Fri, 2015-06-26 02:51