Crises of modern men

Join us for our next Refined Minds gathering as we explore the crises of modern men.

According to the Washington Post, in the US:

• It's projected that 2 women will graduate from university for every 1 man in the next 5 years.
• Nearly 1/3 of men with only a high school diploma are currently out of the labor force entirely (not working and not looking for work).
• Men are 3 to 4 times more likely to die by suicide or drug overdose than women.
• 1 in 2 men are at risk of social isolation (According to the Canadian Men's Health Foundation)

Please find Scott Galloway's interview on the topic in the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKt1FIX-1Mw

### We’ll explore questions like:

• Have you watched Scott Galloway's interview? Any thoughts you would like to share?
• What do you identify as the one of the biggest challenges facing men of our times?
• Technology now offers digital substitutes for almost everything - AI companions, gaming communities, and endless streaming. Have you seen this "digital retreat" in your own circles?
• What are some other systemic or societal factors affecting these problems?
• What can one do to enhance connection to the real world and learn the soft skills of conflict resolution, vulnerability, and brotherhood that can’t be practiced behind a keyboard?

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or an observer of human nature, we invite you to join us for a relaxed and nuanced conversation.

To be clear, we are focusing on the crisis of modern men not to minimize the challenges faced by others, but because we believe society functions as an interconnected ecosystem. When a major demographic loses its sense of purpose, the resulting instability eventually impacts the entire social fabric. By reviewing this specific trend, we hope to better understand the broader challenges facing our community in our times.

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📍 Where: Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, 4th Floor, Room 492 (L4 North Meeting Room)