Screens Don't Teach us to be Men:
Male Rites of Passage in the Age of AI
A Free Class with Dan Doty
ScreenS don’t teach us to be men
For thousands of years, male initiation served one essential function: to help a boy die to his childish self and be reborn as a man capable of carrying responsibility, power, and care.
It was never about toughness or ritual for its own sake — it was about orientation.
Initiation aligned a man with nature, spirit, and his community- it did not align a man with dopamine addiction and a life of no effort.
Without real alignment, a man’s power becomes disoriented — and disconnected power is precisely what drives much of our cultural sickness.
AI, by design, removes friction and consequence — the very things that initiate us.
When we gain dopamine, power, and validation from a screen without struggle or community, we lose the only chance we have to grow up fully.
Join Dan Doty for this free call, where together you will dive into:
“What is truly human, and are we willing to protect it?”
What type of men will our boys grow into?
What does a real initiation look like today?
Can you simulate the soul of a man?
Your teacher: dan doty
Dan Doty is a guide, initiator, and relentless advocate for men who want to live with depth, courage, and presence. He’s worked with thousands of men—from backcountry rites of passage to boardroom coaching—with a blend of reverence, directness, and wild heart.
He spent nearly 1000 days guiding troubled young men through the wilderness. He directed and produced 50 episodes of the hit adventure tv show MeatEater. He was the creative force and founder behind EVRYMAN, which kicked off a global wave of the men’s movement. He has been a cherished leadership coach to many, and overall has touched positively influenced countless leaders, fathers, and men from all walks of life.
He lives in Colorado with his wife and three kids.