"And here’s the kicker—it really is mankind doing this, not humankind, says physician-scientist Ajit Varki. He claims that men suffer more from reality denial and extreme optimism than women, perhaps a function which allowed hunters to take bold risks tens of thousands of years ago. Contrary to their optimism, women are more prone to depression and, therefore, reality awareness—and have a better theory of mind. Women are more collective, more empathetic, more collaborative. Men, on the other hand, are more unrealistic, take more risks, and put themselves and others in danger. 

"The split between the sexes, Varki says, is the same pull that you can see cognitively between this theory of mind (mortality awareness) and reality denial (optimism). And he says the only way forward is elect women leaders, because only women are capable of both confronting reality, and the necessary connectedness to navigate the climate crisis." - Rachel Donald

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