The Professor in the Cage

Follow an English professor as he trains in MMA to explore the science and history of violence. In "The Professor in the Cage," Jonathan Gottschall seeks to answer the question of why men fight and why people enjoy watching, all while pushing his limits for an all-out cage fight. Through his journey, Gottschall delves into the human obsession with violence, from the monkey dance of childhood roughhousing to the ritualistic violence of duels and sports. Along the way, he discovers that violence may not be pretty, but it serves a crucial role in maintaining order and minimizing social disorder.