# Can Men and Women Be Platonic Friends? - Defining the Solarpunk Self, Part 16

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Podcast: [Solarpunk Mythos](https://stenobird.com/podcast/solarpunk-mythos-7023042)
Published: 2026-05-09T10:57:49+00:00
Episode link: https://willcameron.podbean.com/e/can-men-and-women-be-platonic-friends-defining-the-solarpunk-self-part-16/
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## Resource

In this essay, I question whether men and women can ever truly be "just" friends. Research seems to suggest that women can, but men can't. How can friendship work when so many men would fuck all their friends? Think about what this says about the limits to egalitarianism in a solarpunk culture. If you like this episode, please be sure to 5 star the podcast and follow for more! If you think this message is important, please share with your friends. You can also find written versions of these, with references, at - https://solarpunkmythos.substack.com/

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