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No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)

The Art of Manliness

CHAPTER

The Rise of Secular Monks

This chapter examines the phenomenon of 'secular monks,' young men focused on self-improvement and isolation, contrasting it with traditional masculinity's emphasis on community and responsibility. It critiques the pursuit of individual perfection at the cost of meaningful relationships, highlighting the urgent need for connection in the face of contemporary loneliness.

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