Male 'irrationality' seems to pop up in larger-scale, systemic thinking (aliens abduct people, 911 was an inside job, etc.), and female 'irrationality' seems more personal/close, tangible sensations (vaccinations, crystal healing, astrology).
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Probably not historically. Male irrationality has often escalated into horrible things like genocide and war.
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How about things like the belief that sex with virgins can cure aids?
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Male irrationality can lead to populist dictators (Trump popularized conspiracy theories about Obama, among other things). I think male irrationality has done a good amount of harm!
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there's evolutionary reasons for the fear of conspiracy. men evolved in times of high equality and no hierarchy, and conspiracies were life or death matters
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The male version also seems to manifest in homophobia, xenophobia etc. which can have substantial political ramifications.
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Idk conspiracy theories lead to a lot of firearm stockpiles
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yeah, didn’t you watch Thrones?
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You forgot about climate change denial in the first category. Seems like a pretty tangible threat imo.
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