On Virtues and Current Events

What is the "Manosphere"? What is a Good Man?

What is the “manosphere”? What is a good man? That first question is easy to answer. The second question is harder and everyone seems to have a hot take on it. I tried to define masculinity and manhood in certain ways that would be appealing to the type of person moved by the manosphere, but I don’t think we need to restrict masculinity to what it traditionally has been. What matters is being a good person, regardless of gender, sexuality, interests, quirks, etc. As far as I can tell or care a man can be almost anything and doesn’t need to be defined by “traditionally masculine” traits, but what we should care about is being a good person. Manosphere men are not good people, and therefore, not good men.

On Virtues and Current Events

I briefly discuss reactions to current events such as I.C.E. issues and why our reactions, claims, and judgments may not be as sound as we may like them to be.

They Say Fighters Come From Dark Places | Notes on Suicide (1/2)

Do not listen to this you feel it would be unsafe. If you or someone you know needs help talk to someone today https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] Much hesitancy was present while making and uploading this story. At the beginning of the year I had nearly a dozen topics I wanted to write and pontificate on. This was one of them. Although my upload schedule on YouTube/podcast platforms is not consistent, I'd consider this a very productive year considering I don't do YouTube for profit or with any hopes of ever doing it for profit. It is simply my platform to talk about issues I find important. I wrote my two biggest projects at the start of this year (about Free Will and Christianity) and have written much more while continuing my duties as a father, coach, and student pursuing a double major. So, I am quite content with my output. However, I am not uploading this with perfect peace of mind. Part of me is wondering whether I am uploading this just to say I completed my earlier goal of uploading it. There is personal information in this video that could potentially be used against me. However, knowing the good it has the potential to do, I have reached the conclusion that the good of uploading will most likely outweigh the (if any) harm. If anyone is struggling with mental health issues please talk to someone today. Here again is a resource: https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] The visuals were added in this video I guess just because I wanted the creative outlet. The pictures were a mix of pics from my fights, pictures I took while living in Washington, and some stock photos. It isn't the best work, but I grew some inspiration from Horses, and wondered if the visuals could help my engagement. I don't write to get viewers, but I acknowledge the topics I want to discuss have bigger influence with a bigger audience. Anyway, you should check out Horses: UCrx2zrPjhGRi9TwszZiLwEg Stay guided by reason and motivated by love.

On Christianity, Bullshit, and Pseudo-profound Bullshit

As provocative as this title may be, I decided to keep it since it shares the technical terms which are simply too relevant to omit. Nothing in this essay is intended as ad hominin, and I wouldn't share anything which doesn't provide silver lining or an imperative. So, as offensive as this title and topic seem, it is not directly offensive; it is merely offensive in that it is a critique of some bad ideas which people find comfort it which are sadly prominent today. Linked below are where the terms I used originated. Stay guided by reason, and motivated by love. Frankfurt's book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691276786/on-bullshit?srsltid=AfmBOopKlTbXvXJaZurhDuFDgYQJzKBADo9nhn1DcAzEbt2jUebrE7hS [https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691276786/on-bullshit?srsltid=AfmBOopKlTbXvXJaZurhDuFDgYQJzKBADo9nhn1DcAzEbt2jUebrE7hS] Pennycook and colleague's article: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/judgment-and-decision-making/article/on-the-reception-and-detection-of-pseudoprofound-bullshit/0D3C87BCC238BCA38BC55E395BDC9999 [https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/judgment-and-decision-making/article/on-the-reception-and-detection-of-pseudoprofound-bullshit/0D3C87BCC238BCA38BC55E395BDC9999] My essay critiquing religion : https://youtu.be/BTlVsZcwCok?si=dp5ZeneCRIy7JXHN [https://youtu.be/BTlVsZcwCok?si=dp5ZeneCRIy7JXHN] Pt.3 of my essay on reason: https://youtu.be/Lhw5e1dOyEI [https://youtu.be/Lhw5e1dOyEI]

If You Want What's Best for People, Understand them | Ignorance is Bliss for You, but Not for Others

I'm a weird person and this is a weird way to share what's shared. I'm not always nice or sweet. I show love with the austerity of a fighter or a philosopher. It's not normal to discuss an ex in this way, but I hope this post sparks in you a desire to learn more for our species' well-being and motivates you to treat your loved ones with the love they need. Stay guided by reason and motivated by love.