Scott Alexander discusses the lack of scientific research on nerds, exploring potential explanations for their distinct traits, including the possible role of testosterone.
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Scott Alexander explores the lack of scientific study on nerds, despite their distinct characteristics. He lists nine common traits associated with nerds and questions why these seemingly unrelated traits often appear together. The post considers various explanations, including social factors and biological determinism, with a focus on the potential role of testosterone. Scott examines research linking low testosterone to several nerdy traits in men, but also acknowledges conflicting evidence. He concludes by noting the complexity of sex hormones and their effects, mentioning observations about transgender individuals, and questioning whether female nerds form a distinct cluster like male nerds do.
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