Roy Baumeister

Men dominate the tails of the distribution - higher biological variance and a greater propensity for risk mean men occupy both the extreme peak of achievement and the absolute bottom of social failure.

Civilization exploits male expendability - societal progress is often fueled by incentivizing men to take high-stakes risks that benefit the group at the cost of individual male safety and longevity.

Status competition drives cultural innovation - the drive for male-on-male competition for social standing serves as the primary engine for building large-scale societal infrastructure and technological advancement.