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Modern Wisdom · October 22, 2026 · 1h 54m

Why Men & Women Are Giving Up On Each Other - Daniel Cox

Daniel Cox, Director of the Survey Center on American Life, joins Chris to explore the widening gap between how men and women perceive each other. The discussion covers why young women report feeling less safe despite objective safety gains, how the internet distorts male understanding of women, and how financial independence has changed relationship dynamics. The conversation also examines the role of politics in romantic sorting, the challenges facing boys in modern education, and the rise of singledom.

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The Man vs Bear Debate and Perceived Safety00:05:53
The viral 'Man vs Bear' question exposed a deep gap in how men and women perceive personal safety.
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Why Young Women Feel Less Safe Despite Progress00:08:48
Survey data show that young women's sense of personal safety has declined even as objective indicators of safety have improved.

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