# Episode 618: Men have a culture (it needs to be preserved)

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Podcast: [PsycHacks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/psychacks-5277640)
Published: 2026-05-01T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://oriontaraban.podbean.com/e/episode-618/
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## Resource

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