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The Professor in the Cage

8 min read 11 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A mild-mannered English professor steps into an MMA cage to understand why men fight, blending personal transformation with evolutionary psychology to reveal the primal roots of male aggression.

You’ll learn

  • Violence is an evolved instinct
  • Testosterone drives status contests
  • Fighting offers catharsis and meaning
  • Mastery of fear brings peace