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According to the speaker, men are conditioned to see their pursuits as a fight for dominance, constantly vigilant for signs of weakness in competitors—imagery more reminiscent of predator-prey dynamics than cooperative enterprise. This perspective presents men as relentlessly competitive entities, driven by primal instincts to exploit perceived vulnerabilities.
The narrative suggests that men’s work environments are harsh arenas where their efforts are undervalued, and their achievements are constantly overshadowed by fear of demotion or failure. The speaker notes that men are “exploited at every turn,” with their efforts driven largely by external validation from superiors and peers, often under the threat of career-ending consequences.