1 in 4 men are suffering from loneliness, yet we are more "connected" online than ever before. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Kaplan, founder of VRV Athletics, to explore the silent epidemic of male isolation and the psychological reasons why men struggle to make friends as adults.

We dive deep into the "Side-by-Side" bonding rule, why apps like Bumble BFF fail for men, and the life-changing "Glass Ball Theory" that every entrepreneur and father needs to hear to balance their business without destroying their marriage.

If you are feeling isolated in a new city, struggling to find your "squad," or burnt out from juggling work and family, this masterclass on social health is for you.

🔥 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The Male Loneliness Epidemic: Why 25% of men feel isolated daily.

• The Glass Ball Theory: The ultimate framework for work-life balance.

• Side-by-Side Bonding: The evolutionary reason men don't connect "face-to-face."

• The Remote Work Trap: How working from home is killing our social skills.

👇 TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro: The Silent Killer

01:36 - Who is Brian Kaplan? (The "Pizza & Pickleball" Intro)

05:13 - Moving to a New City: The Reality of Isolation

07:02 - The Shocking Stats: 1 in 4 Men Are Lonely

09:25 - "Mental Health is Social Health"

13:01 - The Glass Ball Theory (Must Watch)

16:08 - How to Prioritize Your Marriage While Building a Business

23:00 - How VRV Athletics Works (Not a Dating App)

25:00 - Why Men Hate "Bumble BFF" & Awkward Intros

29:30 - Psychology: Men Bond "Side-by-Side," Not "Face-to-Face."

31:25 - The Impact of Remote Work & AI on Human Connection

37:48 - The Future of Workplace Wellness

42:38 - How to Find Your Squad Today

Kaplan's Links

Website: www.vrvathletics.com

LinkedIn: bryan-kaplan-future

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST:

The Modern Man Podcast is on a mission to connect men in pursuit of their potential. We explore mindset, health, business, and relationships to help you embrace discomfort and put wind in your sails.

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Is artificial intelligence making men obsolete? In this episode, AI Founder and Deep Technologist Arthur Corvin-Powles reveals the terrifying truth about the "4th Big Bang" and why humanity might only have 2 years left before we are reined in by a superior intelligence.

We discuss the dark side of modern convenience: how "cheap dopamine" is destroying our ability to court women, why social media is isolating us, and the "Wall-E" future where humans become nothing more than pampered pets to a digital system. If you are feeling unfulfilled, addicted to instant gratification, or worried about the future of human connection, this conversation is the wake-up call you need.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro: The 2-Year Warning

01:31 - Why We Only Have 2 Years Left (The 4th Big Bang)

04:21 - The Physics of Chaos: How Entropy Rules Your Life

09:14 - The "Lizard Brain" Trap: How AI Hijacks Your Biology

11:15 - The Death of Courtship: Why Men Can’t Date Anymore

14:55 - The 4 Steps of Creation (Information to Truth)

19:43 - Is Technology Killing Human Consciousness?

24:10 - The "Grooming Gang": How Algorithms Change Society

28:40 - The "Pet" Theory: Are We Becoming Obsolete?

32:15 - The Solution: Why You Need "Creative Suffering."

40:42 - The End of Intimacy: "Infinite Content" & Memory Erasure

44:53 - How to Build "Beautiful AI"

49:05 - The Curse of Comfort: Arthur’s Message to Men

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

"We are building the largest foundation possible for the largest church possible. The foundation is us, and the church is AI."

"Courting a woman is about plausible deniability... AI is stripping all of this away."

"We’re not needed. Now we're just another animal for AI to please."

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Arthur Corvin-Powles is a deep technologist and founder operating at the intersection of AI, human health, and civilizational resilience. After a decade of private R&D, he is publicly sharing his work on integrating artificial intelligence into human biology to ensure we survive the technological singularity.

Powell's Links

Website: https://hairlabs.ai

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hairlabsltd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairlabs.ai/

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In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, host Ted Phaeton speaks with Sean Tepper, founder and CEO of Tykr, an investment platform designed to empower users in navigating the stock market. Sean shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and lessons learned along the way. The conversation explores the significance of financial literacy, the distinctions between investing and trading, and the innovative features of Tykr that aim to simplify investing for users. Sean emphasizes the importance of situational awareness in business and investing, and how leveraging technology, including AI, can enhance investment analysis. The episode concludes with insights on the future of Tykr and the importance of doing what you love while also generating revenue.

Chapters

00:00 – Billionaire Investors, Not Traders

01:00 – Introduction to The Modern Man Podcast

03:09 – Sean Tepper's Journey into Investing

08:22 – The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

13:15 – Overcoming Fear and Embracing Risk

19:00 – The Aha Moment in Investing

24:49 – Building Ticker: The Education Piece

30:26 – Micro Learning and Financial Literacy

35:33 – Investing vs. Trading: The Key Differences

38:46 – Future Goals for Ticker and Growth Strategies

39:56 – Leveraging AI in Investment Analysis

Tepper’s Links

Website: tykr.com

Facebook: tykrpro

LinkedIn: seantepper

Instagram: tykrinvest

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