#manosphere

#manosphere

It's about the platforms that facilitate it, and how social media diverts attention away from things like reading and toward things that largely don't matter. Josh says it himself: in fairness, short-form content is slightly more engaging than Macbeth quotation flashcards. That's truly worrying. It's true that the education system can and should do better, but I also think we need reminding that young people have always felt alienated from the education system.

The examination of the influences has turned into a cultural cornerstone. The Netflix-produced series "Adolescence" examines how a 13-year-old boy influenced by the manosphere acts out violently toward a female classmate. The Democratic Party has launched a $20 million effort to win back young men after about 60% voted to re-elect President Donald Trump this past fall. And California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signaled the need to address boys' falling educational attainment and worsening mental health.

MATT LEWIS: But look, I think what's really dangerous for Donald Trump here are the last part of the coalition that kind of came together in 2024, call them the Manosphere, right? You've got this guy, Andrew Schulz, you’ve got Joe Rogan, you got Theo Vonn, they were really important for bringing kind of apathetic, non-political people into the Trump fold.

Dublin City Council's refusal to approve the ROSA demonstration posters, citing potential offensiveness towards individuals pictured, highlights ongoing tensions regarding freedom of expression in public demonstrations.

Rogan's commentary warns against the normalization of bypassing due process, suggesting we must tread carefully or risk losing our moral compass in the fight against crime.