“That tunes the way your brain sees the world”

Mark is an evolutionary psychologist exploring the realities of modern masculinity, from mating and competition to men’s mental health and the rise of the manosphere. A lecturer at the University of Sunderland, his work dives into online dating, involuntary celibacy, and influential figures like Andrew Tate, all shaping how young men see the world today.

This was a conversation I was genuinely drawn to. We unpacked the patterns behind how men think and behave in a rapidly changing world, the powerful role social media now plays, and the impact of largely unregulated content on the next generation. While society has progressed in many ways, there’s a clear undercurrent of pushback, and it raises a bigger question, like where’s it all heading.