Man of Earth
Masculinity, meaning and the future of being human
Mik Aidt’s book about a new masculinity for an age of AI and ecological breakdown
292 pages
What does it mean to be a man in a world transformed by feminism, artificial intelligence and ecological breakdown?
‘Man of Earth’ is a search for a new story of masculinity – one rooted in belonging, mastery, service and care for life.
For generations, Western men inherited a familiar script: provide, compete, protect, succeed and remain in control. That script is now dissolving. Many men are left searching for direction and a meaningful place in a rapidly changing world.
‘Man of Earth’ explores how masculinity was shaped by patriarchy, biology, desire, conquest and cultural expectations – and what might emerge as the age of domination begins to lose its authority.
Drawing on personal experience, history, anthropology, ecology, interviews and journalism, Mik Aidt travels from the long shadow of patriarchy and the feminist rebellion to bonobo communities, the Trobriand Islands, lost initiation rituals, relationships, community and the search for a more mature form of strength.
This is an accessible, personal and provocative invitation into a difficult conversation. It asks whether men can move from performance to authenticity, from isolation to belonging, and from power over life to responsibility within it.
The Man of Earth is neither a perfect man nor a new masculine stereotype. He is a man learning where he belongs, what he is responsible for and how his abilities can serve something larger than himself.
If you are curious about masculinity, human maturity and the kind of civilisation we are becoming, this is a book for you.
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The climate crisis needs a new story of manhood
“The new book Man of Earth explores the cultural roots of ecological breakdown – and the kind of masculinity needed for men to live in service to life.”
When you belong, you become
“An unexpected radio conversation about men, belonging, respect and what it might mean to live in service to life.”
Man of Earth: The lost initiation
“Notes from a book in progress exploring masculinity, belonging and the possibility of ending the age of domination.”
From persuasion to connection – a theory of change for the climate reset
“In the spirit of Earth Day, these are my reflections over how we create a shift in society that can move us from knowing to acting.”
Media coverage about Man of Earth
Book launch event in Geelong:
Climate Conversations on 15 August 2026:
Interview with Mik Aidt on 94.7 The Pulse:
The Sustainable Hour on 5 August 2026
The interview starts at 15:00 minutes
Book gathering in Geelong
A small and informal gathering to celebrate the publication of Man of Earth took place at the Geelong Cellar Door on 13 August 2026.
Everyone attending were invited join the conversation about masculinity, meaning, artificial intelligence, ecological breakdown and what it could mean for men to live in service to life.
Listen to a selection of the speakers in this episode of the Climate Conversations podcast.
