The theory you are referring to is the absence of fear. Toxo in rats makes them pursue cats and makes them unafraid of their natural predators. Cats actually carry this disease and give it to humans.
Joe Rogan was confronted by Renato Laranja in the gym and Joe's asks Renato is he has toxoplasmosis because he has such an aggresive attitude. Brazil has a shit load of stray cats and everyone there loves to fight or is unafraid of confrontation. It was a funny reference by Joe Rogan if you understand toxoplasmosis.
There have been some studies that toxoplasmosis in humans contributes to higher likelihood of traffic accidents. Read it, remembered it, no links to share.
The theory you are referring to is the absence of fear. Toxo in rats makes them pursue cats and makes them unafraid of their natural predators. Cats actually carry this disease and give it to humans.
Joe Rogan was confronted by Renato Laranja in the gym and Joe's asks Renato is he has toxoplasmosis because he has such an aggresive attitude. Brazil has a shit load of stray cats and everyone there loves to fight or is unafraid of confrontation. It was a funny reference by Joe Rogan if you understand toxoplasmosis.
Article relevant, and also demonstrates how common the knowledge of toxoplasmosis is...
https://slate.com/technology/2010/07/could-a-brain-parasite-found-in-cats-help-soccer-teams-win-at-the-world-cup.html
There have been some studies that toxoplasmosis in humans contributes to higher likelihood of traffic accidents. Read it, remembered it, no links to share.
Don’t doubt it. Especially if it increases aggression.