Modern Wisdom #544 - Dr Carole Hooven - What Makes Men And Women Different?
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Oct 27, 2022 Dr. Carole Hooven, Co-director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard and author, dives into the fascinating world of testosterone and its role in gender differences. She challenges the myth of maternal instinct, arguing it's largely a social construct. Listeners explore how testosterone shapes behavior, influences male-female dynamics, and affects parenting roles. Hooven also humorously discusses 'post-nut clarity' and the complexities of attraction, all while promoting understanding around masculinity and hormone-driven behaviors.
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Rights vs. Nature
- Human rights exist separately from the facts of nature.
- We decide societal values, not biology.
Mammalian Mothers
- Carole Hooven argues against the idea of maternal instinct as a male myth by citing non-human mammals.
- Female mammals primarily provide parental care.
Working Mom
- Carole Hooven returned to work after a few months of maternity leave, expressing a preference to have stayed home longer.
- She recounts breastfeeding her child multiple times a day during work breaks.