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#1075 - Roy Baumeister - Why Men Are at the Top of Society (and the bottom)

March 23, 2026·1h 29m·5-min readsolophilosophy
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Cultures have historically flourished by leveraging men's greater expendability and group-oriented competitiveness, which drives both high achievement and high failure, while women excel in intimate, one-on-one relationships that support emotional and familial stability.


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Roy Baumeister

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Roy BaumeisterCarol HoevenTanya ReynoldsMichael TomaselloJoyce BenensonLawrence SummersWarren FarrellEli FinkelBonnie Blue

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