That reminds me of an interesting article I read that may explain this: http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~baumeistertice/goodaboutmen.htm http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~baumeis

That reminds me of an interesting article I read that may explain this: http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~baumeistertice/goodaboutmen.htm http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~baumeistertice/goodaboutmen.htm It basically argues that historical "male expendability" has geared men towards a predisposition for higher risk endeavors.