The Virility Paradox: The Vast Influence Of Testosterone On Our Bodies, Minds, And The World We Live In
by Charles J. Ryan /
2018 / English / PDF
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Testosterone propels our drive for exploration and risk, for
competition and creation, and even our survival. The effects of
testosterone permeate the traditions, philosophy, and literature of
every known culture-without it, the world would be a drastically
different place. It also has a role in humanity's darker side,
contributing to violence, hubris, poverty, crime, and selfishness.
Recent revelations of the science of testosterone show that high
levels will deplete compassion and generosity, and even reduce the
affection we show our children. In The Virility Paradox,
internationally renowned oncologist and prostate cancer researcher
Charles Ryan explores this complex chemical system responsible for
a diverse spectrum of human behaviors and health in both men and
women. Ryan taps his vast experience treating prostate cancer with
testosterone-lowering therapy, observing that this often leads to
profound changes in the patients' perspectives on their lives and
relationships. Often, for the better. He also explores the
connections between testosterone and conditions like dementia,
autism, and cancer, as well as the biological underpinnings of
sexual assault and the effects it has on on everything from crime
to investing to everyday choices we make.
Testosterone propels our drive for exploration and risk, for
competition and creation, and even our survival. The effects of
testosterone permeate the traditions, philosophy, and literature of
every known culture-without it, the world would be a drastically
different place. It also has a role in humanity's darker side,
contributing to violence, hubris, poverty, crime, and selfishness.
Recent revelations of the science of testosterone show that high
levels will deplete compassion and generosity, and even reduce the
affection we show our children. In The Virility Paradox,
internationally renowned oncologist and prostate cancer researcher
Charles Ryan explores this complex chemical system responsible for
a diverse spectrum of human behaviors and health in both men and
women. Ryan taps his vast experience treating prostate cancer with
testosterone-lowering therapy, observing that this often leads to
profound changes in the patients' perspectives on their lives and
relationships. Often, for the better. He also explores the
connections between testosterone and conditions like dementia,
autism, and cancer, as well as the biological underpinnings of
sexual assault and the effects it has on on everything from crime
to investing to everyday choices we make.