Welcome to a series of videos that will introduce you to a simple model of men’s psychology that draws on some of the growing body of research on men.
There’s more than meets the eye with men, just as there is with women. Men are driven at the core by instincts the same as women—masculine instincts.
However, just like women, they have emotions of very similar types and style. The expression is different because emoting is in some part, governed by the instincts.
Finally, the intellect and mature executive functions are also just like those of women (we have identical IQ potential - and “EQ” potential.) Yet the masculine instincts also influence that, and our communication and behavior.
This synthesis of the old and new, the rigorous and the elegant, and most important of all, an attempt at “unification of the psychologies” is the aim of Masculine Psychology, as we start to discuss in this first video.
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SUMMARY:
The transcript discusses the attributes of the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis, focusing on their roles as "sun gods" and the concept of precision in their actions, particularly regarding Apollo's keen intellect and skill. The speaker relates the phrase "you killed it," often used to compliment someone's performance, to Apollo's precision—suggesting that this god represents excellence in intellectual pursuits.
The conversation shifts to the ancient understanding of diseases, which were thought to be caused by the arrows of Apollo and Artemis. By praying to Apollo, the Greeks believed they could stop epidemics, leading to the association of Apollo with healing through his son, Asclepius, the god of medicine.
The myth of Apollo and Daphne is explored next. In this tale, Apollo unsuccessfully pursues the nymph Daphne, who is determined to remain chaste. Her transformation into a laurel tree is framed as a punishment for Apollo’s inappropriate pursuit of a lower-class nymph, akin to modern situations like those involving public figures and private indiscretions.
The discussion humorously highlights a character named Leucippus, who disguises himself to gain Daphne's affection, emphasizing themes of desire and desperation in romantic pursuits. Overall, the transcript weaves together mythology, cultural commentary on masculinity, and the implications of desire and class in relationships, using Apollo as a central figure in these narratives.