The Art of Manliness Being a Man in the Lousy Modern World
Sep 6, 2021
In this conversation with Robert Twigger, an author who explores masculinity, he critiques how modern society infantilizes men, making them easier to control. He discusses four essential factors that contribute to feeling manly and shares his personal journey of hiking the Pyrenees and learning martial arts to reclaim his identity. Twigger highlights the need for developing traditional masculine skills and emphasizes that men can revitalize their vitality through engaging physical activities, encouraging a return to true manhood.
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Infantilization of Men
- Modern society infantilizes men through prosthetic devices like computers and cars, diminishing the need for physical strength and practical skills.
- This infantilization makes men easier to control, arguably benefiting corporations and governments.
Illusion of Control
- The modern world's ease and convenience create a false sense of control, while our inability to fix things reveals our dependence on others.
- True control comes from competence and self-reliance, particularly in fixing things, a key aspect of manliness.
Four Factors of Manliness
- Four factors contribute to feeling like a man: courage, skills, the ability to kill (for defense), and rites of passage.
- Modern rites of passage (graduations, driver's licenses) are weak, blurring the transition from boyhood to manhood.
