[Lewis Thomson (OP)]

Elizabeth has been thinking about this situation and would like our input in the discussion.

"We were wondering if there is strong scientific evidence showing if men vs women have similar / different reaction times, specifically in terms of computers? As an extension we were discussing whether men will always have an advantage over women in warfare, even when it switches to mostly remote warfare."

What do you think? Discuss in the comments below...

[alancalverd]

It is true that men tend to dominate in sports that require multidimensional reactions, from darts to chess, but whether that is due to sex (inherent) or gender (acquired) isn't clear. Female fighter pilots have advantages of size, weight, cold tolerance, oxygen demand, and so forth, but "personned" fighters are expensive and probably outmoded.

[Bored chemist]

If a drone with AI is doing the fighting, the point is moot.

[evan_au]

If a drone is being remotely controlled via satellites in orbit, any response time differences will be drowned out by satellite delays.

[Petrochemicals]

Reaction times are quite heavily linked to testosterone levels, not necessarily muscle and fighting. War however long ago dispensed with the strongest man wins as in the case of David and goliath. War is now a technology race.

Female fighter pilots have advantages of size, weight,

Similarly to the female jockeys and race drivers, but unfortunately women are proportionally less muscle which can be a disadvantage.

[alancalverd]

women are proportionally less muscle which can be a disadvantage.

Not in a modern fighter. The g-suit does the work of the abdominal and calf muscles to keep your blood in the right place and the stick controls are featherlight. The less you weigh, the more fuel and ammunition you can carry, or the faster you can climb, all of which is an advantage.