Uncertainty 1: How The Rapid Pace of Change Messes Us All Up

There is a whirlwind of change sweeping through society, from geopolitical tensions to the rise of AI, and it impacts our capacity to thrive and form relationships.

Simon Fokt, PhD
Man’s Compass

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Photo by Peter Herrmann on Unsplash

It seems like more and more people are struggling in life and in relationships these days. We find it difficult to thrive and feel like everything is falling apart all the time. But what are the actual reasons behind this? And why does it seem to impact men so much more?

There’s one word I have for you:

Uncertainty.

But trust me, the long answer is anything but simple. I’m tired of simple answers. Simple answers never work, and this issue is complex.

I want to scratch this surface a bit more and take a broader picture. I’m going to look at politics, AI, economics, at other things that create uncertainty in our world. I’ll look at how they impact our ability to form relationships, too. I’ll divide the whole into several parts to make it more manageable. So if you’re up for a deep dive, strap in and let’s go.

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Simon Fokt, PhD
Man’s Compass

Philosopher, musician, educator. Trying to navigate the chaos of modern masculinity. Editor of the Man's Compass - contact@simonfokt.org