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Back to SearchIs Modern Dating Really That Bad? - The Rise of Epithymian Idolatry
Episode 146
Why has dating become so difficult in the modern world? In this deep-dive video essay, we explore the collapse of romance and its psychological impact on men. From dating apps and social media algori…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Romantic Idolatry - The False Promise of Romantic Love
Episode 145
We explore the birth, evolution, and eventual disintegration of what I call “Romantic Idolatry”—the pervasive cultural myth that portrays Romantic Love as a cosmic force guiding us toward our predest…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
Psychology of the Zombie - The Nihilistic Appeal of Red Pill
Episode 144
In this thought-provoking video essay, we delve deep into the reasons why many young men are gravitating towards the Red Pill movement and other masculine tribes like In.cel and NoFap. Is it true tha…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
The Witch and the Dark Forest of Autonomy - An Analysis of Robert Egger's The Witch (2015)
Episode 143
In Robert Eggers’ The Witch, Thomasin transforms from a dutiful Puritan daughter into a liberated Individualist, throwing off conformity and redefining morality. This video dives deep into her journe…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Is Pain Necessary For Growth? - Dabrowski's Positive Disintegration
Episode 142
In this video, we dive into Dabrowski’s Theory of Positive Disintegration and explore how emotional pain might not be a sign of illness but a key to growth. Modern therapeutic approaches often focus …
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Was Man vs. Bear So Controversial?
Episode 141
In 2024, the "Man vs. Bear" debate captured widespread attention, touching on themes of safety, belonging, and societal fears. This video delves into why both "Team Man" and "Team Bear" struggle to u…
Published on 10 months ago
The Psychospiritual Prison of Masculine Conformity
Episode 140
In this video, we navigate the painful experiences of ostracism to learning the harsh "rules" of fitting in. I explore how boys are conditioned into traditional masculine roles from a young age. This…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Psychology of the Tantalus - The Sublime Object of Masculinity
Episode 139
In today's essay, we dive into the complex ideology of masculinity and what it truly means to "be a man." We often hear that to achieve fulfillment, men must become more assertive, competitive, and c…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
12. Psychology of Epithymia - The Brainrotting Succubus of Nihilistic Hedonism
Episode 138
In this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between contemporary culture and hedonism, exploring the nihilistic hedonism of Epithymia and how it may be leading to a crisis in masculinity, …
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
11. Psychology of Akedia - What Slaughtered Masculinity?
Episode 137
We explore how challenges to toxic masculinity and the psychological concept of Akedia have led to a crisis in modern masculinity. While critiques of masculinity often focus on its negative aspects, …
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago