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Sex differences in risk-taking

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  1. Chris WilliamsonNeutralJul 6, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Men constitute 88% of Darwin Award deaths and 90% of Carnegie Hero recipients.

    88% of people who die through stupid self inflicted ways are guys. And 90% of people who risked one's life to save a stranger are also guys.

    Listen at 2:19:22

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  2. Men are more likely than women to take both harmful and beneficial physical risks.

    Men are more prone to take those types of not only bad risks, but good risks.

    Listen at 1:52:06

    Open the episode · Male Roles, Obligations and Options for Building a Fulfilling Life | Scott Galloway

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