Americano Is ‘testosterone politics’ surging?
Dec 1, 2024
Freddy Gray chats with Charles Cornish-Dale, an academic and bodybuilder writing as Raw Egg Nationalist. They dive into the rise of testosterone politics and its implications for masculinity and power dynamics in modern society. The conversation highlights how declining testosterone levels might contribute to aggressive political styles and gender identity crises. They also tackle the influence of corporate interests on health reform and draw intriguing parallels between today's political landscape and ancient Rome.
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Testosterone Politics
- Testosterone has become a recent political issue, dividing the left and right.
- The right views declining testosterone levels as a problem, while the left sees it as potentially beneficial for progressivism.
Contrasting Conventions
- Republicans showcased Hulk Hogan at their convention, highlighting a focus on traditional masculinity.
- Democrats offered vasectomies at their convention, suggesting a different view on masculinity.
Testosterone Decline
- Studies like the Massachusetts Male Ageing Study show a concerning decline in testosterone levels in men.
- This decline is part of a broader trend of declining male reproductive health, evidenced by falling sperm counts.