This is an adaptation of principles written back in the 90’s by J. Michael Straczynsky. Rather than go on a tangent discussing the origins, I leave the reader to ponder if these are worthwhile today. “The world speaks in many languages, but only one voice. The language is not Chinese, or Spanish, or English, or
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Decode the Skill of Manliness with Four Powerful Words
The definition of manliness can be summarized fairly easily with the 4M’s of Man. Being a man is much harder, requiring a high level of effort. Perhaps this high level of effort is what deters our latest generations of entitled young adults from appreciating manliness and masculinity.
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Relax, Science Can Save the Human Race, Right?
Don’t put your belief in science. Belief is for religion. Absolute belief is antithetical to science. Science, by its very nature, is required to continuously prove itself.
Men and Masculinity
Man Up! Men Mis-Reading Maps
There are a couple short cuts, or guy codes, that have gotten us in trouble lately. Several of the most troublesome and stereotypical guy codes are “Man up,” “Be a man,” and “Grow a pair”. Some people have suggested that these codes are the root of what is erroneously called toxic masculinity. Why? The answer claims that these codes encourage men to engage in obsolete or damaging male ideals. OK, but what are those supposedly terrible, obsolete ideals? Nobody seems to know for sure.
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