Man's Compass with Dr Simon Fokt

Vincent van Gogh once said that ‘Conscience is a Man’s Compass.’

Perhaps 150 years ago that was enough.

The world has changed. Conscience is not enough and the maps handed down to us are no longer accurate. Old roles have lost value and we haven’t been taught new ones.

People are quick to criticise us and tell us how not to be, but when we ask how to be, they are silent.

We have lost our direction, our values, our purpose.

Finding our place in the changing world is no easy quest.

We need a compass to guide us through the lands unknown, to show us direction amongst confusing paths, and to turn us back when we’re lost.

A Man’s Compass.

The world might seem like Chaos.

Don’t fear the Chaos.

Surf it.

Watch, Read, Listen

Masculinity

Men Are Stuck, Not Left Behind	“What About Men?” Reflections on a Crisis of Meaning	Be a Man, They Said
Stop Telling Men That Crying Is the Best Part of Gender Equality	Want Some Whiskey With Your Sex?	Time for new men? Masculinity, male role models and the patriarchy
Deconstructing You — Podcast Time!	The Democrats Forgot That Men Are People, Too	The Masculinity Revolution and the New Man

Love, Sex and Dating

Is Dating Still Fun? On Men’s Loneliness	Be a Man, They Said	Want Some Whiskey With Your Sex?
The Seven Magic Words Which Will Make You A Great Lover	Guys, Watch Out: 4 Red Flags in Dating and Strategies to Handle Them	Two Silent Frustrations That Can Tear Relationships Apart
The Risks and Rewards of Polyamory	Three Character Traits Which Matter Most In Attracting Women	The Three Things Which Prevent Men From Attracting Women

Equality

Men Are Stuck, Not Left Behind	Time for new men? Masculinity, male role models and the patriarchy	The Hidden Agenda and Conservative Backlash
Fighting Conservative Backlash: What You Need To Know	Does Europe Care About Men And Boys?	The Democrats Forgot That Men Are People, Too
Men’s True Stories — How One Feminist Helps Men Help Men	#NotAllWomen, Or Have You Heard Of Selection Bias?	The Two Ways We Approach Men’s Problems Are Both Wrong

Virtue

Stop Telling Men That Crying Is the Best Part of Gender Equality	Godot, Toxic Wokeness, and What Sensible Progressives Should Do About It?	From Near-Death to New Life: A Tale of Love and Friendship
Yes, Men Are Still Needed As Protectors	The Same Tired Points, Again And Again	The Real Reason Why ‘Nice Guys’ Finish Last
What it is like to feel (K)enough	Defuse Pointless Gender Arguments with the Power of Psychology	How Logic Can Help You Defuse Pointless Gender Arguments

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About

Dr Simon Fokt is a philosopher, educator and writer. He authored multiple academic papers in aesthetics, applied ethics and metaphilosophy, and taught at universities across Europe.

He is the managing director of PathForge, a member of the steering committee for MenEngage Europe where he runs the Working Group on Positive Engagement; the founder and manager of the Diversity Reading List, a leading online resource which promotes equality in the academia; director of TELdesign Limited, which designs and develops academic and corporate online courses and training programs; and a business consultant in applied ethics.

His passion is philosophical activism: taking complex ethical concepts out of the academic discourse and sharing them with those who shape the world we live in.

Mission:

Help you find your place in the changing world.
Explore your strengths with a positive attitude and focus on guiding personal growth.
Create a space where you can level up your virtues and share your views and experiences.
- Where criticism must be constructive and expressed in a non-violent way, inspiring openness and reflection.
- Where everyone can grow without the fear of being judged.